Brooks St. Drainage Improvement Project

This page is dedicated to keeping residents informed about the Brooks St. Drainage Improvement Project. The City of Paris, in partnership with TLM Associates, is working to improve stormwater drainage along Brooks Street to reduce flooding, enhance public safety, improve water quality, and prevent erosion. The project involves digging up the road, installing an underground pipe system to divert water, and repaving the entire street. Check back here for regular updates, progress reports, and important announcements as work moves forward.

  • Brooks St Project Paused; Work Expected to Resume in February

    Work on the Brooks Street Drainage Improvement Project is temporarily paused due to wet ground conditions. Construction is tentatively scheduled to resume in February, with the City continuing to monitor the site and provide updates.

  • Brooks St Weekly Road Closures: November 17-23

    Brooks Street will experience periodic closures this week between Atkins Drive and 161 Brooks Street. View the project map and stay updated on access changes and construction progress.

  • Brooks St Weekly Road Closures: November 10-16

    Stay informed about the weekly Brooks Street road closures. Click to see this week’s scheduled closure details and access information for residents.

  • Brooks St Weekly Road Closures: November 3–9

    Temporary closures will continue along Brooks Street this week, November 3–9, as crews install new utility services. View the schedule, access instructions, and live map of closure locations. Residents are encouraged to share this update with neighbors and check back for weekly changes.

  • Weekly Road Closures on Brooks St Scheduled from Now Until October 29

    A series of short-term road closures will take place along Brooks Street this upcoming week as part of the City’s drainage improvement project. A Google Map with pinned closure points and recommended access routes is available to help residents navigate the area.

  • Partial Road Closure on Brooks Street: October 23–24

    The City of Paris’ Brooks Street Drainage Improvement Project will temporarily close a section of Brooks Street at Atkins Drive starting October 23, 2025, to relocate a sewer line. The closure is expected to last until October 24, with alternative access routes provided. Updates on further closures will be communicated as needed.

  • Construction Start for Brooks St Project Pushed to October

    Construction on the Brooks Street Drainage Improvement Project is now expected to begin in early October. The shift allows time for plan approvals and material deliveries.

  • Construction Info for Brooks St Residents

    The City of Paris is moving forward with the Brooks Street Drainage Improvement Project. This update shares important details from the June 29 pre-construction meeting, including construction timelines, traffic impacts, and utility coordination. Residents can learn what to expect as work begins and how it may temporarily affect daily routines.

  • Work Begins on the Brooks Street Project

    Work has begun on the Brooks Street Drainage Improvement Project! Crews are beginning with utility relocation at the Mineral Wells entrance. While the main road remains open, residents are encouraged to use the temporary access road to avoid congestion. Click to read the full update.

  • Brooks Street Drainage Project Update: Temporary Access Road Completed

    We’re excited to share a progress update on the ongoing Brooks Street Drainage Project! Our hardworking Public Works Department has completed a temporary access road connecting Lark Street to Mockingbird…