The Texas Department of Transportation will widen FM 2978 from two to four lanes from FM 1488 to south of Dry Creek for Phase 1, and from south of Dry Creek to Conroe Hufsmith Road for Phase 2. Construction on Phase 2 is tentatively scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2017, while construction on Phase 1 is slated for the first quarter of 2018. The project has been continuously delayed due to utility relocations for several months. Each phase is expected to take approximately 30 months to complete after construction begins. Timeline: first quarter 2018-mid 2020 (Phase 1), fourth quarter 2017-second quarter 2020 (Phase 2) Cost: $23.9 million Funding sources: TxDOT, Forde Construction Co.