Here's the latest on three widening projects the Texas Department of Transportation has underway in Conroe and Willis as of February.

1. Hwy. 105 widening

Project: This project is widening Hwy. 105 from two to four lanes between 10th Street and South Loop 336 in Conroe. James Construction Group is the contractor.

Update: This project is 20% completed, according to a February media update from TxDOT.

  • Timeline: March 2023-third quarter 2027
  • Cost: $51.83 million
  • Funding source: state funds

2. FM 1097 widening

Project: FM 1097 in Willis is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left lane between Lake Conroe Hills Drive and Blueberry Hill Road. James Construction Group is the contractor.



Update: According to a February media update from TxDOT, this project is 34% completed.

  • Timeline: second quarter 2022-first quarter 2024
  • Cost: $16.09 million
  • Funding sources: federal, state funds

3. Hwy. 242 widening

Project: This project is widening Hwy. 242 between I-45 and FM 1488. Posillico Civil Inc. is the contractor.

Update: This project is 8% completed, according to a February media update from TxDOT.

  • Timeline: October 2023-first quarter 2026
  • Cost: $28.67 million
  • Funding sources: federal, state funds