See the latest updates on seven transportation projects across the Conroe and Montgomery area from the Texas Department of Transportation and Montgomery County.
1. Old Plantersville Road rehabilitation
Project: This project will widen the roadway to 26 feet while replacing all roadway materials. This project is not adding lanes, but widening the existing roadway slightly and adding a shoulder.
Update: Montgomery County commissioners awarded a construction bid to Larry Young Paving, Inc. on Sept. 10.
Ongoing projects
2. I-45 direct connector
Project: A direct connector is being constructed to connect northbound I-45 with eastbound Hwy. 242.
Update: According to an October media update from the Texas Department of Transportation, the project is just over 10% complete.
3. Hwy. 105 widening segment 1
Project: Between 10th Street and South Loop 336, Hwy. 105 is being widened from two to four lanes.
Update: Per TxDOT’s most recent media update, this project is 65% completed.
4. Hwy. 105 widening segment 2
Project: Between South Loop 336 and FM 1484, Hwy. 105 is being widened from two to four lanes.
Update: Per TxDOT’s most recent media update, this project is 98% completed.
5. South Loop 336 widening
Project: South Loop 336 is being widened from two to four lanes between I-45 and Ladera Creek Trace.
Update: This project is 80% completed, according to TxDOT’s most recent media update.
6. FM 1097 widening
Project: From Blueberry Hills Road to Lake Conroe Hills Drive, FM 1097 is being widened from two to four lanes.
Update: This project is 96% completed, according to TxDOT’s most recent media update.
7. FM 1097 at Atkins Creek project
Project: This project at FM 1097 and Atkins Creek includes culvert replacement and shoulder additions.
Update: According to TxDOT’s most recent media update, this project is 95% completed.
