FM 2854 improvements west of Conroe 98% complete

Here's the latest on two transportation projects the Texas Department of Transportation has underway in Conroe and Montgomery as of February, including the improvements to FM 2854.

1. FM 2854 improvements

Project: This project includes overlaying FM 2854 and doing base repairs between Hwy. 105 and the San Jacinto River.

Update: According to a February media update from TxDOT, this project is 98% complete and expected to wrap up by the first quarter of 2024.

• Timeline: January 2023-first quarter 2024
• Cost: $10.41 million
• Funding source: state funds

2. FM 1486 repairs

Project: FM 1486 is undergoing overlay and base repairs between Hwy. 105 and FM 1774.

Update: This project is 6% completed, according to a February media update from TxDOT.

• Timeline: October 2023-third quarter 2024
• Cost: $4.57 million
• Funding source: state funds