Houston Flood Control Tunnel Project
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Houston, Texas, United States
Source: Hoodline
A proposed underground storm-water tunnel running beneath Houston to send stormwater from west Houston toward the Gulf. The project aims to reduce flooding from major storms like Hurricane Harvey. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a study to evaluate the feasibility, environmental impacts, and cost-benefit ratio of the tunnel. The project has a high estimated cost and faces scrutiny o
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Tunnel, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Houston, Texas, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Hoodline
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description
Description | A proposed underground storm-water tunnel running beneath Houston to send stormwater from west Houston toward the Gulf. The project aims to reduce flooding from major storms like Hurricane Harvey. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a study to evaluate the feasibility, environmental impacts, and cost-benefit ratio of the tunnel. The project has a high estimated cost and faces scrutiny over its economic viability and environmental concerns. |
Original sector | Transportation & Infrastructure |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Texas |
City | Houston |
Source
Source | Hoodline |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-07-18 |
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