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Westpark Tollway construction, January 27, 2002

The first connector-ramp piers had arrived at US 59, while the neighboring storage complex came apart block by block. Its signs make the land acquisition unusually visible in this five-photo set.

January 27, 2002 photographs

Collection: TexasFreeway Houston construction photographs

The first piers rose as the storage complex came down.

January 27, 2002

US 59 piers and storage demolition

Piers and acquisition signs

Concrete connector-ramp piers rising along the Westpark corridor near US 59. — Collection: TexasFreeway Houston construction photographs
First connector-ramp piers at US 59
Looking east along the corridor with the first piers for the connecting ramp. This photo was taken from the south side of the corridor, which will be reserved for future transit use.

Close view of a notice requiring Public Storage tenants to vacate for Westpark corridor acquisition. — Collection: TexasFreeway Houston construction photographs
Public Storage acquisition notice

Hand-lettered sign advertising a demolition sale of corrugated panels, doors and cinder blocks. — Collection: TexasFreeway Houston construction photographs
Demolition sale sign

Demolition and material recovery

Harris County Property Keep Out sign at the former Public Storage facility. — Collection: TexasFreeway Houston construction photographs
Harris County property sign
The Public Storage Facility is being demolished to make way for the connector ramp.

Elevated view of a Public Storage building being dismantled with blocks stacked for reuse. — Collection: TexasFreeway Houston construction photographs
Storage building dismantled by hand
It appears that the storage facility is being demolished by hand, and all the cinder blocks are being recycled.

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Westpark Tollway construction, January 27, 2002

Westpark Tollway Construction, 27-January-2002

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In January 2002, major work was underway at US 59. This work includes the demolition of a large Public Storage facility to make way for a connecting ramp. It will be nice when the storage facility is gone because it will open up a lot of space. The storage facility was ugly as was built right up the the Southwest Freeway right-of-way line.

US 59 piers and storage demolition

First connector-ramp piers at US 59

Public Storage acquisition notice

Demolition sale sign

Harris County property sign

Storage building dismantled by hand

Westpark Tollway construction, January 27, 2002

Westpark Tollway Construction, 27-January-2002