The Texas Department of Transportation will be collecting community input until Feb. 28 on a proposed project that would replace the existing center turn lane on FM 1314 with a raised median between Ferne Drive and South Loop 494. The project is expected to go out for bids this summer and will take an estimated 1.5 years to complete once construction begins. To submit feedback, visit www.txdot.gov.
Timeline: fall 2022-spring 2024
Cost: $3.6 million
Funding sources: state and federal
TxDOT seeking community input on proposed FM 1314 improvements through Feb. 28
The Texas Department of Transportation will be collecting community input until Feb. 28 on a proposed project that would replace the existing center turn lane on FM 1314 with a raised median between Ferne Drive and South Loop 494. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
By Hannah Zedaker
Editor, Spring/Klein & Lake Houston/Humble/Kingwood
Hannah joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in May 2016 after graduating with a degree in journalism from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. In March 2019, she transitioned to editor of the Spring/Klein edition and later became the editor of both the Spring/Klein and Lake Houston/Humble/Kingwood editions in June 2021. Hannah covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in these communities. Prior to CI, Hannah served as associate editor of The Houstonian, interned with Community Impact Newspaper and spent time writing for the Sam Houston State University College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication and The Huntsville Item.