July 4th Fireworks 2015

Where to Park & Where to Watch
The Woodlands Fireworks

4th of July Fireworks Information The 2015 "Red, Hot and Blue Celebration" @ The Woodlands Town Center Waterway Square July 4th ~ 9:15 PM Things to do on the fourth of July in The Woodlands Texas The Woodlands 4th of July Fireworks show generally begins at approximately 9:15 PM and the display is usually simulcast on the radio station Sunny 99.1 FM. Though traditionally, the fireworks have been shot from street level at Timberloch Place near Kirby's Steakhouse, beginning in 2014 and continuing in 2015, fireworks are now shot from two locations.   New for 2015 - the firing sites are a very large aerial show over Lake Woodlands, which will be fired from the east side of the lake near Lake Woodlands Drive, and a special effects show across the Waterway from Town Green Park, behind the Riva Row Boat House! Both locations will fire simultaneously for approximately 20 minutes. While the map below shows the two new locations, test fires from both locations are planned to occur at 10-minute intervals during the festival beginning at 8:40 PM, to allow everyone to orient themselves for a viewing location. The fireworks show in The Woodlands has been rated as one of the best fireworks displays in Houston. Note: new information regarding the types of displays, viewing locations, and parking areas was released by The Woodlands Township on June 25, 2015; see the press release here.   Where to watch the fireworks:

Hughes Landing Southwest side of The Woodlands Mall Northshore Park (*see note below)

Market Street The Woodlands United Methodist Church Town Green Park @ The Waterway

The Woodlands Waterway has plenty of room for thousands of people to see the lower proximity fireworks at a closer and clearer view without the obstruction of buildings. Because these new fireworks displays are lower to the ground than in previous years, and due to the construction of the second Anadarko Tower, viewing areas which were previously available, such as Southshore Park, viewing points along The Woodlands' golf courses, Lamar Elementary, the east side of The Woodlands Mall, and all areas east of I-45 (Oak Ridge North), will not be able to view the fireworks. Above all, attendees should plan ahead to pick out their spot. July 4th Parking Please note: While Northshore Park will definitely be considered a prime viewing spot, it is not being closed off for parking, as the Concert In The Park takes place there earlier in the afternoon. As such, there will likely be no parking available later in the evening before the fireworks begin. At the request of The Woodlands Township Public Safety Department, as well as local Law Enforcement, residents and visitors are being encouraged to visit other viewing areas as well. Alternatively, you can park in one of the other area lots and walk or bike to Northshore Park for fireworks viewing, so as to not contribute to any potential traffic jam in the lot and/or at the intersection.   Road Closures During the Fireworks The Woodlands Waterway will be shut down at 8:45 p.m. for safety reasons, and will re-open after the show. Due to the new firing locations of the fireworks displays, at this time no road closures have been scheduled. TWE will update this page with any changes to this information as soon as it is known.

Directions and Parking Information - Red, Hot and Blue Festival 2015 FREE parking available in the Orange, Yellow, and Blue parking lots on Timberloch Place, and The Woodlands Mall surface parking lots (the Green parking lot is reserved for sponsors, staff and musicians). PAID parking available at Town Center Parking Garage located on Six Pines Drive, the parking lot at the corner of Six Pines Drive and Lake Robbins Drive, The Waterway Square Parking Garage, and the surface lot at 18 Waterway Avenue. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE parking available at Town Center Garage, and the South Montgomery County Library located on Lake Robbins Drive next to Town Green Park. Town Center Parking Garage $5 Parking From I-45, take the Woodlands Parkway flyover at 76B Turn right on Six Pines Drive from Woodlands Parkway ( 2nd Traffic Light ) Proceed North past Timberloch Place ( 1st Traffic Light ) Town Center Parking Garage will be on your left, just beyond The Waterway Bridge & the Marrott Walkway. Either take a short walk down Lake Robbins Drive, or enter the Waterway Pathway at Six Pines go east to Waterway Square Free Parking in The Orange, Yellow and Blue Lots From I-45, take the Woodlands Parkway flyover at 76B Proceed west on Woodlands Parkway to Grogan's Mill Road (approx. 1 mile) and turn right (north) Turn right ( 1 Block ) at Timberloch Place and watch for signage and lot attendants The Orange, Yellow and Blue lots are available free of charge Follow the Pathways to The Waterway and go east to Waterway Square Directions to Market Street: From I-45 South Turn right on Research Forest Drive (Exit 79) Turn left at Grogan's Mill Road (4th Traffic Light) Turn left onto Lake Robbins Drive (1 block south of Lake Woodlands Drive) Market Street Garage will be on the left From I-45 North Exit Lake Woodlands Drive (Exit 77) Take bridge around and over I-45 Proceed west along Lake Woodlands Drive Go past 3 traffic lights Market Street access points will be along the left For all parking, follow the event parking signs to parking lots. Directions to Town Green Park: From I-45 South Exit Lake Woodlands Drive (Exit 76) Left on Six Pines Drive Right on Lake Robbins Drive Town Green Park is on the left just past The Pavilion From I-45 North Exit Woodlands Parkway (Exit 76B) Right on Six Pines Drive Left on Lake Robbins Drive Town Green Park is on the left just past The Pavilion For all parking, follow the event parking signs to parking lots. Directions to Waterway Square July 4th Fireworks Display From I-45 South Take the Exit for Woodlands Parkway (Exit 76) Turn right on Lake Robbins Drive (the suspended bridge) Go past 1st traffic light (Woodloch Forest Drive) Waterway Square is to the left, behind Hubbell & Hudson opposite Cinemark - Tinseltown Theatres) From I-45 North Exit Woodlands Parkway (Exit 76B) Right on Woodloch Forest Drive (1st traffic light) Go past the 1st traffic light (Timberloch Place) Waterway Square is to the left, beyond the Waterway bridge just before the Lake Robbins Drive signal light) For all parking, follow the event parking signs to parking lots. Click HERE for more information about the 4th of July celebrations in The Woodlands.

Are Fireworks Allowed in The Woodlands Villages? Woodlands Texas Deed Restrictions: Fireworks and Use of Firearms. Fireworks, firearms and hunting: The sale and use of fireworks and the use or discharge of firearms of any kind whatsoever is strictly prohibited on any property within The Woodlands. Hunting of any kind and by any method is also prohibited. (source: http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=891 [page 3]) Woodlands Texas Covenants Section 10.13: Fireworks and Use of Firearms. Fireworks are prohibited at all times within The Woodlands boundaries. (source: http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=102 )

Local Transportation Updates

Transportation Updates

By Julie Butterfield, Abigail Loop and Brian Walzel June 11, 2015

1. Gosling Road widening
The widening of Gosling Road from four lanes to six lanes from West Rayford Road to Creekside Forest Drive is in the study phase. The engineering study will establish the roadway’s lane allocation and alignment along with the appropriate drainage systems. The project has been temporarily halted since funds for its bridge were to be allocated from the Montgomery County road bond, which voters turned down May 9.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $5.2 million
Funding sources: The Woodlands Road Utility District No. 1, Montgomery County, Harris County

2. Gosling Road bridge
The widening of Gosling Road includes a new bridge over the Spring Creek. The WRUD is designing the project, and Montgomery and Harris counties are funding the bridge’s construction. The project will be put out to bid once the project’s development is complete and construction funds are identified.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $7 million
Funding sources: WRUD, Montgomery County, Harris County

3. I-45 HOV lane extension
The I-45 high-occupancy vehicle lane extension project will add two managed lanes in each direction along I-45 from the Harris/Montgomery county line to Loop 336 in Conroe. The project is under a 90-day delay clause that ends on July 15. The project, once started, will last about six months, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. SCR Construction Co. Inc. was appointed by TxDOT to head construction.
Timeline: TBD
Cost:  $2.6 million
Funding source: TxDOT
 

4. Kuykendahl Road extension
The half-mile extension of Kuykendahl 

Road from Alden Bridge Drive to Crownridge Drive is complete and open to traffic. 

The extension completes a missing segment of Kuykendahl in The Woodlands.
Timeline: Extension open to traffic
Cost: $3.1 million
Funding source: TxDOT

5. Kuykendahl Road widening
The design for the Kuykendahl bridge is 90 percent complete, and the road widening design from Woodlands Parkway to Augusta Pines is 100 percent complete. The WRUD is working with Harris and Montgomery counties to support the studies for the project as well as provide approval for the construction design. A target bid date is set for August 2016 with construction beginning in late September 2016.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $5.4 million
Funding sources: Harris County, Montgomery County, WRUD

6. Honea Egypt Road widening
The project will widen the road from two to four lanes with a center turn lane from the intersection of FM 2978 and FM 1488 to the intersection of Ranch Lake and Sendera Ranch drives.
The Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District issued a notice to proceed on the project to its contractor May 6. The widening was scheduled to begin in February but was delayed due to construction of the San Jacinto River Authority water lines by the road.a
Timeline: early May-November
Cost: $3.8 million
Funding sources: WMPID, Montgomery County

7. Grand Parkway
The project in its entirety is a 180-mile loop around Houston, with two lanes in each direction and intermittent feeder roads. Segments F-1, F-2 and G are under construction with F-1 connecting Hwy. 290 to Hwy. 249, Segment F-2 running from Hwy. 240 to I-45 and Segment G running from I-45 to Hwy. 59. Zachry-Odebrect is constructing the 38-mile section.
Timeline: March 2013-late 2015
Cost: $1.2 billion
Funding source: TxDOT

8. FM 2978 widening
The widening of FM 2978 from four lanes to six lanes includes adding two lanes, on in each direction from FM 1488 to Conroe-Hufsmith Road. The project has a let date in October and is expected to start construction around the end of 2015. Once construction begins, the project is expected to be complete in three years.
Timeline: late 2015-late 2018
Cost: $20 million
Sources: TxDOT, Federal Highway Administration

9. Robinson Road realignment
The city of Oak Ridge North is partnering with Montgomery County for the engineering and reconstruction of Robinson Road between I-45 and Hanna Road. Phase 1 of the engineering design has been completed, which consists of a new road alignment, intersection changes and construction in an existing right of way. The project is on hold after the proposed Montgomery County road bond did not meet voter approval in May. The project could be included on a future bond proposal.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $8 million
Funding sources: TBD

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