Here are the latest updates on four transportation projects happening near 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: This project is 91% completed, according to an August media update from the Texas Department of Transportation.
  • Timeline: November 2020-fourth quarter 2024
  • Cost: $35.35 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: According to an August media update from TxDOT, this project is 50% completed.
  • Timeline: June 2022-first quarter 2025
  • Cost: $48.28 million
  • Funding source: state funds
Hwy. 242 widening

Project: Between I-45 and FM 1488, the lanes on Hwy. 242 are being widened using existing right of way, according to prior reporting.

Update: According to an August media update from TxDOT, this project is 31% completed.
  • Timeline: October 2023-first quarter 2026
  • Cost: $29.1 million
  • Funding sources: federal, state funds
FM 1486 repairs

Project: FM 1486 is undergoing overlay and base repairs between Hwy. 105 and FM 1774.


Update: This project is 99% completed, according to an August media update from TxDOT.
  • Timeline: October 2023-third quarter of 2024
  • Cost: $4.57 million
  • Funding source: state funds