Public Works Week in Review for November 6, 2025

The Public Works Department is made up of various sub-departments including Fleet, Line Repair, Streets/Stormwater and Traffic, Wastewater, and Water. Each week, over 140 employees are responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and improvement of existing and new infrastructure across League City which includes everything from roadways and traffic lights to storm drains, sewers, and water production.

Below are some tips and projects they are working on:

Traffic Signal Cabinet Upgrade at 5-Corners Intersection - Night of Friday, November 7^th

League City Public Works will be performing traffic signal Cabinet upgrades at the 5-Corners intersection on the night of Friday, November 7th, between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

This intersection includes

• Main Street at Egret Bay Boulevard
• Egret Bay Boulevard at the Access Road
• Main Street at Marina Bay Boulevard

During this overnight work, crews will transition these three intersections from working on two traffic cabinets and controllers to a single, traffic signal controller and cabinet. This upgrade will improve coordination and reliability across the complex intersection.

What Residents Can Expect

• Overnight work: Most work will occur during nighttime hours to minimize traffic impacts.
• Traffic control: Drivers may experience temporary lane closures or brief delays while crews complete the transition. League City PD will be onsite to assist with traffic control.
• Improved efficiency: Once operational, the new system will help reduce wait times and improve traffic flow.

Benefits of the Upgrade

• Better coordination: Signals at 5-Corners will operate more smoothly and we can begin planning to work to synchronize with nearby intersections.
• Enhanced reliability: The upgraded equipment is designed for long-term stability and performance.
• Future-ready system: This technology upgrade supports adaptive traffic signal timing and future improvements in the area.

Drivers may notice minor changes in signal operations right away, with additional refinements expected over the next few weeks as the new system adjusts.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Quality Assurance Study

The Wastewater Department recently completed the 2025 Discharge Monitoring Report-Quality Assurance (DMR-QA) Study 45. The Environmental Protection Agency requires all Clean Water Act-National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit holders to complete the study. The study ensures the integrity of laboratory data submitted by the permittee for DMR reporting requirements.

The Wastewater Department worked diligently with its many licensed operators and contracted third-party laboratories to complete the DMR-QA Study. We are pleased to report that our testing parameters have a 100% pass rate for DMR-QA Study 45. A 100% pass rate helps our department maintain the utmost quality in discharging effluent to the environment.

Routine Inspection and Service on a John Deere 610E Tractor with Boom Mower Attachment

Fleet Maintenance recently conducted a routine inspection and service on a John Deere 6105E tractor equipped with a boom mower attachment. During the inspection, technicians identified a malfunction with the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) level indicator. Replacement parts have been ordered to resolve this issue.

In the meantime, several minor repairs were completed, including adjustments to the lighting system, an oil change, and filter replacement. Once the DEF-related parts are installed, the tractor will undergo a quality inspection to verify full operational readiness and ensure no additional issues are present.

By addressing problems early, maintenance helps extend the service life of our equipment and maintain safe, reliable performance in the field.