Here are the latest updates on four transportation projects happening in Tomball and Magnolia.
FM 1488 widening west of Magnolia
Project: Between the Waller County line and FM 1774, FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left-turn lane.
Update: According to an April media update from the Texas Department of Transportation, this project is 84% complete.
- Timeline: November 2020-second quarter of 2024
- Cost: $35.3 million
- Funding source: state funds
FM 1488 widening through Magnolia
Project: FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes between FM 1774 and west of FM 149.
Update: This project is 42% complete, according to an April media update from TxDOT.
- Timeline: June 2022-first quarter of 2025
- Cost: $48.28 million
- Funding source: state funds
FM 1486 repairs
Project: Between Hwy. 105 and FM 1774, FM 1486 is undergoing overlay and base repairs.
Update: This project is 70% completed, according to an April media update from TxDOT.
- Timeline: October 2023-third quarter of 2024
- Cost: $4.57 million
- Funding source: state funds
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 an April media update from TxDOT, this project is 15% completed.
- Timeline: October 2023-first quarter of 2026
- Cost: $28.67 million
- Funding sources: federal, state funds
