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Here's the latest information on four Montgomery County Precinct 4 transportation projects in the New Caney and Porter area. This list is not comprehensive.
Upcoming projects
1. Old Houston Road Segment 1 widening
Project: The two-lane asphalt road will be widened from Hwy. 242 to 0.8 miles south of Hwy. 242 to a four-lane asphalt section with a continuous turn lane, traffic signal modifications at Hwy. 242, and bridge replacement.
Update: The last stages of design are underway, and construction is expected to be advertised this spring, per Precinct 4 officials.
Project: Improvements will be made to Galaxy Boulevard in New Caney from north of where the roadway intersects with the Grand Parkway until the intersection with FM 1485.
Update: Early this year, preliminary engineering services are expected to begin, Precinct 4 officials said.
3. Lodge Road upgrades
Project: The railroad crossing roadway between Loop 494 and Lodge Road was renovated in New Caney, according to Precinct 4’s website. Precinct 4 leaders worked with the Texas Department of Transportation and the Union Pacific Railroad for permitting.
Update: This project was completed Nov. 17, a spokesperson for Precinct 4 confirmed via email Jan. 14.
Project: The former median on the north side of the intersection of Valley Ranch Parkway and FM 1314 was removed, and a left-turn lane for motorists traveling southbound from Valley Ranch Parkway onto FM 1314 was constructed.
Update: The project was completed in November, Precinct 4 officials confirmed.
