A proposed widening of approximately 19 miles of FM 2920 between Business 290 in Waller and Hwy. 249 in Tomball remains unfunded, said Emily Black, public information officer for the Texas Department of Transportation Houston District, although the project has been in the works for years. TxDOT held two open houses in Tomball and Waller in late January to gather public input on the proposed project, which would widen FM 2920 from two undivided lanes to four divided lanes between Business 290 and Cypress Rosehill Road and from a four-lane divided roadway to a six-lane divided roadway between Cypress Rosehill Road and Hwy. 249. The proposed project would also include installing sidewalks and bicycle facilities.
The widening proposal was made in response to increased traffic counts, population and serious traffic crashes along the corridor, according to meeting information.
The late January meetings follow public meetings held in January and November of 2018, according to TxDOT information. Black said a slight change in alignment was made, and after reviewing public comments, the next step is to conduct an environmental analysis and prepare an environmental assessment for the proposed widening project, according to TxDOT information. The public comment period closes Feb. 14. See how to submit a public comment here.
After the environmental assessment is drafted, another public hearing will be held, Black said.
