What is the Roadside Ditch Re-establishment Program?  
 

A roadside ditch is an open channel carved into the ground parallel to roadways. Roadside ditches are a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way of diverting stormwater from the road's surface and naturally directing it to reservoirs, creeks and bayous. The City of Houston has over 2,500 miles of roadside ditches.  
 

The Roadside Ditch Re-establishment Program is a path to a proactive planned 5-year annual inspection and re-establishment cycle of approximately 500 miles. Initial priority will be given to the Houston Northeast Area and Complete Communities during the transition period. Extensive in-house and contracting resources are critical to this effort, ensuring Houston's ditches are proactively assessed and maintained.