Division of Administration and Finance
Plant Operations
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Maria Honey
University Services Marketing Manager
832-842-9040
mhoney@central.uh.edu
Ginger Walker
Department of Public Safety
713-743-0583
gkwalker@central.uh.edu
Cydney Rax
Communications Coordinator
713-743-8027
crax@central.uh.edu
METRO SOUTHEAST LINE BRINGS SWIFT CHANGES TO SOUTH EDGE OF UH CAMPUS
Houston, February 15, 2010 – In preparation for the installation of a new METRORail transit expansion, preliminary construction activities have begun on the UH campus, along the south side of Wheeler Avenue, extending from the Cameron Building to Lot 4A. Houston Rapid Transit (HRT), a joint venture, is coordinating all aspects of construction, demolition, and utility relocation with a start date of February 22nd. Approximately 15 parking spaces in Lot 9C will be lost due to construction activity. During the week of February 15th, “No Parking” signs will be posted at parking spots which have been acquired by METRO. High impact traffic alerts will be issued to the UH community via the PIER system as needed. Projected date of completion for the METRO Southeast Line Segment 2A is 2014. Questions about this project may be directed to the Southeast Corridor Office, 713‐343‐
4350. Figure 1- Map of Affected Area on Wheeler Avenue
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