FM 1488 west widening

A project to widen FM 1488 is taking shape in Magnolia between FM 1774 and west of FM 149. The project will widen FM 1488 from two lanes to four lanes with a continuous left-turn lane and was 22% complete as of May 4.

Timeline: June 2022-first quarter 2025

Cost: $48.28 million

Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation


FM 1488 at Waller County line

A second project by TxDOT to widen FM 1488 from the Waller County line near Joseph Road to FM 1774 in the city of Magnolia was 64% complete as of a May 4 update from TxDOT, the latest available. The project will widen FM 1488 from two lanes to four lanes with a continuous left-turn lane.

Timeline: November 2020-third quarter 2023

Cost: $30.33 million


Funding source: TxDOT