The entire length of Allen Parkway is considered a limited-access parkway and closely follows the south bank of Buffalo Bayou. Memorial Drive, another limited-access parkway, closely follows the north bank of the bayou. Allen Parkway passes under Studemont Street/Montrose Boulevard, Waugh Drive, and Shepherd Drive.
Allen Parkway is a limited-access parkway that runs along the south side of Buffalo Bayou. Memorial Drive is another limited-access parkway that follows the north side of the bayou. Allen Parkway crosses under Studemont Street/Montrose Boulevard, Waugh Drive, and Shepherd Drive.