Conroe City Council approves intersection updates at I-45, Loop 336

Intersection improvements are expected at the intersection of I-45 and North Loop 336 in Conroe after City Council approved the project upgrades during its Sept. 12 meeting.

The gist

The $1.5 million approved capital improvement project will include roadway widening along North Loop 336, installation of a new traffic signal and removal of some of the existing traffic signals, according to the agenda packet.

Jerdon Enterprise, LP was awarded the bid and the project is expected to be complete in 150 days per the agenda packet.

The breakdown

Public Works Director Norman McGuire said during the Sept. 11 workshop meeting that the updates will include:

• Going from six to eight lanes, with four lanes in each direction
• Two dedicated turn lanes
• Two through lanes in both directions

Both intersections will operate using a single controller allowing for traffic signal synchronization, and McGuire said these improvements will help improve traffic flow.