Upcoming projects
1. I-45 direct connector
Project: Between Shenandoah Park Drive and Hwy. 242, a direct connector between I-45 North and Hwy. 242 East will be constructed, alongside drainage improvements.
Update: This project is set to begin in early 2025, according to a Feb. 4 media update from the Texas Department of Transportation.
- Timeline: first quarter of 2025-third quarter of 2029
- Cost: $42.63 million
- Funding sources: federal, state funds
2. FM 1488 widening west of Magnolia
Project: FM 1488 between the Waller County line and FM 1774 is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left turn lane.
Update: This project is 90% completed, according to a Feb. 4 media update from TxDOT.
- Timeline: November 2020-second quarter of 2025
- Cost: $35.35 million
- Funding source: state funds
Project: TxDOT is using existing right of way on Hwy. 242 between FM 1488 and I-45 to widen lanes and restripe the intersections.
Update: According to a Feb. 4 media update from TxDOT, this project is 45% completed.
- Timeline: October 2023-fourth quarter of 2026
- Cost: $29.11 million
- Funding sources: federal, state funds
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: This project is 58% completed, according to a Feb. 4 media update from TxDOT.
- Timeline: June 2022-third quarter of 2027
- Cost: $48.28 million
- Funding source: state funds
