Transportation
BY LIZZY SPANGLER
Upcoming projects
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1 Eastbound flyover construction on Hwy. 242 Project: Montgomery County commissioners and the Texas Department of Transportation are funding the construction of a flyover from northbound I-45 to eastbound Hwy. 242. Update: According to the TxDOT project tracker, the project was given notice to proceed on Oct. 2 and an estimated completion date was given for Sept. 15, 2026. A date to begin work was not specified as of Dec. 27. • Timeline: late 2024-September 2026 • Cost: $19.1 million • Funding sources: Montgomery County, federal funds
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2 FM 1488 widening west of Magnolia Project: From the Waller County line to FM 1774, FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left turn lane. Update: This project is 90% completed, according to a Jan. 6 media update from TxDOT. • Timeline: November 2020-second quarter 2025 • Cost: $35.35 million • Funding source: state funds
4 Hwy. 242 widening Project: TxDOT is using existing right of way on Hwy. 242 between FM 1488 and I-45 to widen lanes and restripe the intersections. Update: As of the most recent information available in January, the project was 45% complete. • Timeline: October 2023-fourth quarter of 2026 • Cost: $29.11 million • Funding sources: federal, state funds 2920 99 TOLL HOLDERRIETH RD.
3 FM 1488 widening through Magnolia Project: FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left turn lane between FM 1774 to west of FM 149. Update: According to a Jan. 6 media update from DECKER PRAIRIE ROSEHILL RD.
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TxDOT, this project is 40% completed. • Timeline: June 2022-third quarter 2027 • Cost: $48.28 million • Funding source: state funds 2920
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