Here are the latest updates on four transportation projects happening in Tomball and Magnolia.
1. FM 1488 widening west of Magnolia
Project: FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left-turn lane between the Waller County line and FM 1774.
Update: This project is 79% complete, according to a March media update from the Texas Department of Transportation.
- Timeline: November 2020-second quarter 2024
- Cost: $35.3 million
- Funding source: state funds
2. FM 1488 widening through Magnolia
Project: Between FM 1774 and west of FM 149, FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes.
Update: According to a March media update from TxDOT, this project is 39% completed.
- Timeline: June 2022-first quarter 2025
- Cost: $48.28 million
- Funding source: state funds
3. FM 1486 repairs
Project: FM 1486 is undergoing overlay and base repairs between Hwy. 105 and FM 1774.
Update: This project is 6% completed, according to a March media update from TxDOT.
- Timeline: October 2023-third quarter 2024
- Cost: $4.57 million
- Funding source: state funds
4. Hwy. 242 widening
Project: TxDOT is using existing right of way to widen lanes on Hwy. 242 between I-45 and FM 1488, according to prior reporting.
Update: According to a March media update from TxDOT, this project is 12% completed.
- Timeline: October 2023-first quarter 2026
- Cost: $28.67 million
- Funding sources: federal, state funds
