Structure Flooding Project

When heavy rain rolls through Tyler, the stormwater system works hard behind the scenes to keep streets clear and neighborhoods safe. Several Tyler neighborhoods have now seen major drainage improvements as the City moves forward with a project to prevent structural flooding caused by undersized or outdated stormwater infrastructure.

The Structure Flooding Project targeted seven areas prone to structural flooding:

• Persimmon Drive

• Haverhill Drive and Old Henderson Highway

• Golden Road and Black Fork Creek

• Kensington Drive

• Ninth Street

• Princedale

• Kidd Drive and Downing Street

Drainage improvements are complete at six of the seven project areas, including Persimmon Drive, Haverhill Drive and Old Henderson Highway, Golden Road and Black Fork Creek, Kensington Drive, Ninth Street, and Princedale. In these areas, crews replaced undersized pipes, added stormwater inlets, stabilized drainage channels, and rebuilt sidewalks, driveways, and pavement as needed.

The remaining construction is taking place near Kidd Drive and Downing Street. Crews are working in the neighborhood between Shiloh Road, Kidd Drive, and Downing Street to increase drainage capacity by installing new curb inlets, replacing older inlets, connecting the system to existing stormwater infrastructure along Shiloh Road, and adding yard drains in areas more likely to flood.

With construction underway at Downing and Kidd, the project team has also taken the opportunity to replace aging wastewater infrastructure, including brick manholes and sections of clay sewer pipe. The goal is to make use of this time for those neighbors who are already experiencing construction block-offs, as it will minimize future replacement work.

The final manhole will be replaced soon, followed by completion of the remaining stormwater improvements. Afterward, crews will begin restoring the roadway and surrounding areas. The work is expected to be finished by mid-August.

While much of the work happens underground, the benefits are clear: fewer flood threats, safer streets, and stronger peace of mind for Tyler families.

Have questions? Scroll to the bottom of the page to ask the project team.