Here are the latest updates on four transportation projects happening near Magnolia.
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 85% complete, according to a May media update from the Texas Department of Transportation.
- Timeline: November 2020-second quarter of 2024
- Cost: $35.3 million
- Funding source: state funds
FM 1488 widening through Magnolia
Project: Between FM 1774 and west of FM 149, FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left-turn lane.
Update: According to a May media update from TxDOT, this project is 44% complete.
- Timeline: June 2022-first quarter of 2025
- Cost: $48.28 million
- Funding source: state funds
FM 1486 repairs
Project: FM 1486 is undergoing overlay and base repairs between Hwy. 105 and FM 1774.
Update: This project is 94% completed, according to a May media update from TxDOT.
- Timeline: October 2023-third quarter of 2024
- Cost: $4.57 million
- Funding source: state funds
Hwy. 242 widening
Project: The lanes on Hwy. 242 between I-45 and FM 1488 are being widened using existing right of way, according to prior reporting.
Update: According to a May media update from TxDOT, this project is 19% completed.
- Timeline: October 2023-first quarter of 2026
- Cost: $29.1 million
- Funding sources: federal, state funds
