There are several transportation projects taking place around the Conroe and Montgomery area. See several updates below. This list is not comprehensive.

Ongoing projects

Hwy. 75 improvements

Project: Hwy. 75 is undergoing improvements such as planing and underseal base repair between South Loop 336 North and Gladstell Street.

Update: This project is 9% completed, according to an Oct. 10 media update from the Texas Department of Transportation.
  • Timeline: first quarter 2025-first quarter 2026
  • Cost: $3.3 million
  • Funding source: state funds
Hwy. 242 direct connector


Project: A direct connector is being constructed to connect northbound I-45 to eastbound Hwy. 242 between Shenendoah Park Drive and Hwy. 242.

Update: According to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT, this project is 9% completed.
  • Timeline: second quarter 2025-first quarter 2028
  • Cost: $42.63 million
  • Funding sources: federal, state funds
I-45 high-occupancy vehicle lane extension

Project: Between FM 1488 and South Loop 336 South, the high-occupancy vehicle lane of I-45 is being extended.

Update: This project is 77% completed, according to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT.
  • Timeline: second quarter 2025-fourth quarter 2025
  • Cost: $1.26 million
  • Funding sources: federal, state funds
Hwy. 105 widening


Project: Hwy. 105 is being widened from two to four lanes between 10th Street and South Loop 336.

Update: According to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT, this project is 52% completed.
  • Timeline: March 2023-second quarter 2028
  • Cost: $52.65 million
  • Funding source: state funds
Hwy. 105 reconstruction

Project: Between South Loop 336 and FM 1484, Hwy. 105 is being reconstructed and widened from two to four lanes.

Update: This project is 90% completed, according to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT.
  • Timeline: February 2023-first quarter 2026
  • Cost: $90.81 million
  • Funding source: state funds
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 42% completed, according to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT.
  • Timeline: November 2024-third quarter 2027
  • Cost: $20.57 million
  • Funding source: state funds
South Loop 336 lighting

Project: A project related to safety lights, conduit and other electrical services is underway along South Loop 336 between I-45 and Sgt. Ed Holocomb Boulevard.

Update: This project is 98% complete, according to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT.
  • Timeline: December 2024-first quarter 2026
  • Cost: $518,164
  • Funding source: state funds
I-45 LED installation


Project: High-mast LED poles are being installed along the main lanes of I-45 between FM 830 and Shepard Hill Boulevard.

Update: According to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT, this project is 90% completed.
  • Timeline: February 2025-first quarter 2026
  • Cost: $1.45 million
  • Funding source: state funds
FM 1097 widening

Project: FM 1097 is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left-turn lane between west of Blueberry Hills Road and Lake Conroe Hills Drive.

Update: This project is 80% completed, according to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT.
  • Timeline: second quarter 2022-second quarter 2026
  • Cost: $20.21 million
  • Funding sources: federal, state funds
FM 1097 at Atkins Creek project


Project: At the intersection of Atkins Creek and FM 1097, a project is underway that includes culvert replacement, shoulders addition and overlay.

Update: According to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT, this project is 13% completed.
  • Timeline: third quarter 2025-third quarter 2026
  • Cost: $8.35 million
  • Funding sources: federal, state funds