Construction is underway on a project to expand Loop 494 between half a mile north of Sorters McClellan Road from two to four lanes with a raised turf median, center turn lanes at intersections and sidewalks.

According to Emily Black, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation, ISI Contracting is about 93% done with project construction as of Dec. 13.

While the project was previously estimated to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2022 and cost $15.8 million, it is now on track to wrap up in the second quarter of 2023 at a cost of $17.56 million.

Timeline: July 15, 2019-second quarter 2023

Cost: $17.56 million

Funding sources: 80% federal, 20% state