Transportation
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5 Grogans Mill Road and Research Forest Drive turn lane extension Project: The project extends the deceleration lane from westbound Research Forest Drive onto northbound Grogans Mill Road. Update: As of Feb. 7, the contractor was preparing concrete forms at the site, engineer John Bleyl said. • Timeline: September-early 2025 • Cost: $240,000 • Funding sources: Montgomery County Precinct 2, TxDOT • Timeline: October 2023-fourth quarter 2026 • Cost: $29.11 million • Funding sources: federal, state funds 6 Woodlands Parkway and Kuykendahl Road lane improvements Project: Montgomery County Precinct 3 is making several lane improvements to Woodlands Parkway, including adding a third thru lane east of Kuykendahl Road. Update: A new signal pole and mast arm will be installed at Kuykendahl Road, officials said Jan. 22. • Timeline: late 2024-first quarter 2025 • Cost: $789,663 • Funding source: Montgomery County Precinct 3
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• Timeline: February 2024-TBD • Cost: $7.42 million • Funding source: Oak Ridge North 3 David Memorial Drive extension Project: A project to extend David Memorial Drive to Hwy. 242 began in September 2023 under the terms of an interlocal agreement between Shenandoah and Montgomery County. Update: The first phase of work is completed to the Conroe city limits, engineer John Bleyl said. The remaining portion in the city of Conroe is unscheduled. • Timeline: September 2023-March (Phase 1), TBD (Phase 2) • Cost: $7.8 million • Funding sources: Shenandoah, Montgomery County 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 Feb. 11, the project was 45% complete. Spring 99 TOLL
Upcoming projects
1 I-45 improvements Project: A direct connector from I-45 from Shenandoah Park Drive to Hwy. 242 will be built, including drainage improvements, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Update: The project is slated to begin in early 2025, with 683 working days, according to TxDOT. • Timeline: first quarter 2025-third quarter 2029 • Cost: $42.63 million • Funding sources: TxDOT, federal funds
Ongoing projects
2 Robinson Road realignment Project: The project will align Robinson Road across Hanna Road. Update: A new railroad crossing at Union Pacific Railroad will be built, but officials said the existing crossing will remain open.
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