Houston Drivers Face Danger on Hardy Toll Road Due to Non-Working Lights

Non-Functional Streetlights on Hardy Toll Road

• 💡 Drivers on a specific stretch of Houston's Hardy toll road are experiencing total darkness due to non-working streetlights.
• 📌 The issue affects the northbound lanes from the 610 loop up to Cross Timbers Road.

Driver Concerns and Close Calls

• ⚠️ Trevor Goodchild, a commuter, has been dealing with the lack of lighting for over a year, describing the situation as dangerous.
• 🚗 He recounts a close call where another vehicle merged into his lane unexpectedly due to poor visibility.
• 💬 Goodchild expresses frustration over the lack of resolution and the perceived finger-pointing between authorities.

Jurisdictional Confusion and Repair Timeline

• 📞 Initially, Goodchild reported the issue to the city of Houston's 311 line, who directed him to the Harris County Toll Road authority.
• 🛣️ The Harris County Toll Road Authority then stated it was a city responsibility.
• 🛠️ KHOU 11's investigation confirmed the lights are indeed the city's responsibility, and they are on the Houston Public Works repair list with an estimated six-month timeline for fixes.