The new section of SH 99 opened to the public after a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, February 19, 2007. This particular portion of The Grand Parkway also known as SH 99 is a 9 mile stretch in Chambers County. TxDOT’s Houston District was responsible for the right-of-way and design and TxDOT’s Beaumont District oversaw construction. J.D. Abrams was the selected contractor for the $48 Million project.