Houston Public Works

07/27/2026

Houston Public Works is working with private contractors to resolve a private water leak near the Salgado memorial on Canal Street. Our priority is restoring water to the entire block as quickly as possible while ensuring the memorial remains fully intact and respected.

07/07/2026

Please report traffic signal issues to 311 to help our crews respond as quickly as possible.

What to watch out for: flashing red or blacked out.

What to do: call 311 and treat the traffic light as a stop sign.

07/03/2026

Our offices will be closed on July 3 in observance of Independence Day. If you need immediate assistance, please call 311.

07/01/2026

Before and after: safer access for pedestrians in Downtown Houston. Thank you to our Public Works crews and 311 teams for responding quickly and delivering the improvements residents deserve. We are focused on fixing problems and getting results.

07/01/2026

Ever wonder where your drinking water comes from and how it's tested? Explore the 2025 Water Quality Report to learn more about Houston's water system and our commitment to delivering safe, reliable drinking water.

Read the report: bit.ly/houwaterquality2025

06/19/2026

Our offices will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. If you need immediate assistance, please call 311.

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

At the direction of Mayor John Whitmire, the City of Houston has activated several preparedness measures ahead of the potential for heavy rainfall and flash flooding across the region.

06/15/2026

Heavy rainfall and flooding risks are high the next few days. Remain weather aware, follow trusted sources for updates and check the Houston TranStar traffic map for roadway flood warnings and high water locations.
Houston TranStar Traffic Map: http://bit.ly/2ICHIo0
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06/11/2026

Upcoming Road Closure Alert: Westheimer Road between Interstate 610 and Wesleyan St./Willowick Rd. will be closed on Saturday, June 13th from 4 a.m. to 4 pm to accommodate emergency repairs to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks.

Use the links below to see the exact location where the repairs will take place at:

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1v212LB83m5cuekHA?g_st=ic

Waze: https://waze.com/ul/h9vk1hn2cb