Important Pedestrian Bridge Closure Information

MKT Trail Hogan Pedestrian Bridge

Update: MKT Trail Hogan Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation

Starting September 22, 2025, the trails directly underneath the MKT Trail Hogan Pedestrian Bridge over White Oak Bayou will be temporarily closed. This closure is necessary to begin the full rehabilitation of the bridge, which has been closed since early this year.

Project Background

In February 2025, the MKT Trail Hogan Pedestrian Bridge was closed after it was determined to have severe structural damage. Houston Public Works’ contractor performed a partial demolition of the bridge, which required a temporary closure of the trails below for safety. Once that demolition was completed on February 20, 2025, the trails were reopened while Houston Public Works worked to select a contractor for the full rehabilitation project.

In July 2025, City Council approved the contractor MC2 Civil, LLC to proceed with the emergency repair.

Upcoming Closure & Timeline

With the contractor now on board, full construction of the bridge is ready to begin. The bridge and the trails that run directly beneath it will be closed for the duration of the project, starting September 22, 2025. Construction is expected to last 90 days, with a targeted reopening date at the end of December 2025 (weather permitting). We appreciate your patience as we work to complete this essential project and safely restore the bridge.

We'll be posting updates on the webpage as the work progresses.

Closure Map

Detour Routes

Heading from the Heights to Downtown:

After crossing under I-45 via the White Oak Bayou Greenway, take the trail on the left up to Hogg Park and the Leonel J. Castillo Community Center.
Head north along the community center/South Street to the intersection of Henry Street/South Street.
Turn right (east) and follow Henry Street until N North Main Street.
Turn right (south) onto N Main Street, go through the tunnel, and turn right (west) at Naylor Street, which goes through the UHD Campus.
Continue on Naylor Street (UHD buildings on your left) to reconnect with the White Oak Greenway.
Turn left (south) to head to Downtown.

Heading from Downtown to the Heights:

After the last UHD building along the White Oak Bayou Greenway, turn right (east) at the UHD seating plaza and continue towards Naylor Street until you reach N Main Street.
Turn left (north) onto N Main Street, go through the tunnel, and continue to Henry Street.
At Henry Street, turn left (west). If you're on the east side of Main, cross one block earlier at Marie Street instead for the official pedestrian crossing.
Follow Henry Street to South Street and turn left to go towards Hogg Park.
Pass the Leonel J. Castillo Community Center and head downhill to rejoin the White Oak Bayou Greenway.
Turn right (west) to continue towards the Heights area.

A map of the detour route can be viewed on the Houston Parks Board's Bayou Greenways Map.

Alternative: Trail users can access METRO’s Red Line, which runs along N Main Street, between the Near Northside area and Downtown Houston near the UHD campus. Bicycles are allowed on METRORail. The Red Line runs every six minutes on weekdays and every 12 minutes on weekends. Click here for more information.