The city of Conroe and the Texas Department of Transportation are proposing improvements along Old Conroe Road between South Loop 336 and FM 1488. An in-person open house focused on the project will take place April 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Founders Classical Academy, 15530 Brass Nail Road, Conroe.
At the open house, attendees will be able to view a prerecorded presentation, review project materials, ask questions and submit written comments.
In a nutshell
According to TxDOT’s website, the proposed improvements would include:
- Widening Sgt. Ed Holcomb Boulevard and Old Conroe Road to four 12-foot-wide travel lanes—two in each direction
- A 14-foot-wide raised grassy or concrete median
- A 10-foot-wide shared-use path on the east side
- Curb and gutter drainage
- Intermittent 6-foot-wide sidewalks
Sgt. Ed Holcomb Boulevard and Old Conroe Road would also be extended and connected with the construction of a new bridge over the West Fork San Jacinto River and Lake Creek, according to TxDOT’s website. The bridge would consist of:
- Four 12-foot-wide travel lanes separated by a concrete barrier
- 10-foot-wide outside shoulders
- A 14-foot-wide shared-use path on the east side
Although 191 acres of additional right of way would be required, no residential or nonresidential structures are anticipated to be displaced at this time, according to TxDOT’s website.
Get involved
The in-person open house will be held Thursday, April 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Founders Classical Academy, 15530 Brass Nail Road, Conroe. A virtual open house will be available starting April 9 at 5 p.m. at www.lja.com/old-conroe-road-widening-and-extension.
View a map of the proposed project below. This map is an estimate of the project’s path and may not reflect the final route.
