The Texas Department of Transportation's widening of FM 2978 to four lanes is a two-part project. The segment from FM 1488 to the south side of Dry Creek—near Hardin Store Road—was 40% complete as of March 1. The widening of the segment from south of Dry Creek to Hufsmith Conroe Road was 68% complete.

Timeline: January 2018-third quarter 2020 (southern segment), September 2018-second quarter 2021 (northern segment)

Cost: $41.2 million

Funding source: TxDOT