The big picture
In late 2021, construction began on a two-part project that will widen FM 1960 from a four-lane asphalt roadway to a six-lane divided concrete roadway. TxDOT Public Information Officer Bambi Hall said the project will include a raised median, curbs and gutters, channelized left-turn lanes and five-foot sidewalks on both sides of the roadway.
Segment A—a $58.2 million project—runs from Business FM 1960 to east of Twigsworth Lane, while Segment B—a $70 million project—continues to the western approach of the McKay Bridge at Lake Houston.
Both projects are funded by TxDOT.
Latest update
For Segment A, construction of the main lane concrete pavement is complete throughout the project, Hall confirmed via email Nov. 5. Construction of new traffic signals continues at all signalized intersections, as well as project cleanup and accessibility improvements.
Following the change in traffic pattern performed over the summer into the final phase of the project, Hall noted the existing detour along the south right of way has been removed from west of Moonshine Hill Road to east of Moon Trail Drive. The removal of the low-profile barrier for the previous phase has also been completed.
Additionally, progress has been made for the construction of the raised median and curb from west of Moonshine Hill Road to east of Twigsworth Lane. Grading and excavation for the south right of way ditch from west of Moonshine Hill Road to east of Moon Trail Drive has also begun.
Hall said Segment A construction should wrap up by the end of February.
What else?
For Segment B, Hall said the remaining work includes the completion of three proposed traffic signals at the intersections of FM 1960 and Atascocita Road, West Lake Houston Parkway, and Farmingham Road. She said this work is expected to be completed before Christmas.
