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MetroRail segment construction finishes as delays arise

Rail construction at UH-4 Izmail Glosson

Construction of the University Line, a segment of which is located on Scott Street near the University, is on hold because of a lack of funding.  |  Izmail Glosson/The Daily Cougar

The new MetroRail North Line has extended the existing Red Line and connects the University of Houston-Downtown to the Northline Commons, which is located outside the 610 North Loop near Houston Community College.

The North Line represents the beginning of a series of future MetroRail unveilings, as it is the first line to open in almost 10 years, with four more possible lines scheduled for the future.

The 5.3-mile North Line extension, which opened its doors to commuters on Dec. 21, cost $756 million and provides a cumulative 13-mile stretch of public transportation within the city, according to the Houston Chronicle.

The North and Red Lines, combined, stretch from past the intersection of the I-45 and 610 North Loop, follow I-45 south until UH-D, cut through downtown Houston and end at the Fannin South Station, past Reliant Stadium.

Future lines include the University, Southeast, Uptown and East End Lines.

Construction of the University Line, a segment of which is located on Scott Street near the University, is on hold because of funding, according to the MetroRail website.

More information can be found at ridemetro.org

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2 Comments

  • How can you pring this article without no update on the SE line which is near completetion and runs right through the heart of the main campus. You can do MUCH better than this I hope.The SE line will have a huge impact on the University and will be a pehnominal addition to the game day experience for the football as it runs righ outside the west and south ends of the stadium.

    • Oh boy, I have no idea such construction can out stretch the budget so much. Where did the money go really?

      The intersection at Wheeler and Cullen Blvd needs further protection. I don’t know how many times drivers actually drive onto the track. Obviously, we know that light rails are not running, but we need to form a better habit. I don’t need to see anyone getting t-boned by the train because of old habit die hard.

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