Here are the latest updates on four transportation projects happening near Tomball and Magnolia.
Mueschke Road widening
Project: Mueschke Road is being widening from two to four lanes from Amira Drive to Draper Road for improved drainage.
Update: The project is expected to finish construction this fall, according to an update from the infrastructure division of Harris County Precinct 4. The next phase of the project—from Draper Road to FM 2920—is in the design phase.
- Timeline: set to be complete this fall
- Cost: $7.75 million
- Funding source: Harris County Precinct 4 mobility funds
FM 1488 widening west of Magnolia
Project: FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes between the Waller County Line to FM 1774.
Update: This project is 85% completed, according to a June media update from the Texas Department of Transportation.
- Timeline: November 2020-second quarter 2024
- Cost: $35.35 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.
Update: According to a June media update from TxDOT, this project is 45% completed.
- Timeline: June 2022-first quarter 2025
- Cost: $48.28 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: This project is 21% completed, according to a June media update from TxDOT.
- Timeline: October 2023-first quarter 2026
- Cost: $29.1 million
- Funding sources: federal, state funds
