Kenall provided engineering design services to replace pavements on two runways at William P. Hobby Airport, playing a central role in this comprehensive runway replacement project focused on the intersection of Runways 12R-30L and 4-22. The project was executed with a focus on minimizing air traffic disruption, achieving impressive runway reopening times of 19 and 26 days.

The project involved engineering the design of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP), replacing 14,250 square yards of 17–24-inch concrete pavement and 6,600 square yards of bituminous shoulder pavement with upgraded 18–24-inch PCCP and asphalt shoulders. The pavement was designed to accommodate aircraft loading, utilizing concrete mixtures resistant to long-term deterioration, specifically from alkali-silica reactions. Rideability studies were conducted to allow smoother transitions and improved pavement conditions at the runway intersection. The scope also included milling and landscape tasks such as pavement grooving, marking, topsoil application, sodding, and seeding.

Beyond pavement design, services also included the design of a new runway lighting system, surveying activities, and geotechnical investigations. Kenall’s efforts enhanced the durability, functionality, and safety of the runway infrastructure.