Cypress Residents to Get Relief from Neighborhood Toll Fees

Developer announces alternative route to avoid mandatory tolls for Bridgeland community residents.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Residents of the Bridgeland community in Cypress, Texas have been voicing concerns about the high costs of using toll roads to enter and exit their neighborhood. After KHOU 11 reported on the issue, the developer has announced plans to construct an alternative route that will open this spring, providing relief to residents who have been paying over $100 per month in toll fees.

Why it matters

The Bridgeland community was designed with only toll road access, forcing residents to pay fees every time they need to leave their neighborhood. This has created a significant financial burden for many families, highlighting the need for developers to consider accessibility and affordability when planning new residential communities.

The details

Bridgeland resident Dennis Basaldua estimates he spends over $100 per month on tolls just to access basic services like the local grocery store. When he reached out to the Houston Toll Commission, they informed him there was no special pass or exemption available for residents. After KHOU 11's initial report, the developer of Bridgeland, Howard Hughes Holdings, stated they are working with state and local partners to address the residents' concerns and construct an alternative route that will open this spring.

  • The Bridgeland community was developed in recent years.
  • KHOU 11 first reported on the toll road issue for Bridgeland residents on February 10, 2026.
  • The developer announced plans for an alternative route that is expected to open this spring.

The players

Dennis Basaldua

A resident of the Bridgeland community who estimates he spends over $100 per month on tolls to enter and exit his neighborhood.

Howard Hughes Holdings

The developer of the Bridgeland community, which is working to address residents' concerns about mandatory toll road usage.

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What they’re saying

“Every time I look at my bank statement, there's $20, and here's another $20, and it's constant.”

— Dennis Basaldua, Bridgeland Resident (KHOU 11)

“I called the Houston Toll Commission, and I said, is there like a pass that we get because we don't have a choice? We should have something where we don't have to pay it, and they say no.”

— Dennis Basaldua, Bridgeland Resident (KHOU 11)

What’s next

The alternative route being constructed by the developer is expected to open this spring, providing Bridgeland residents with a toll-free option to enter and exit their neighborhood.

The takeaway

This situation highlights the need for developers to prioritize accessibility and affordability when planning new residential communities, ensuring residents are not burdened with excessive toll fees just to access basic services and amenities.