Here are the latest updates on three transportation projects happening around the Magnolia area. This list is not comprehensive.

1. 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 98% completed, according to a June 3 media update from the Texas Department of Transportation.
  • Timeline: November 2020-third quarter 2025
  • Cost: $35.35 million
  • Funding source: state funds
2. FM 1488 median

Project: The project will build a median from Mostyn Drive to I-45.


Update: The project is 73% complete, as of the most recent update available from TxDOT.
  • Timeline: November 2023-second quarter 2026
  • Cost: $10.96 million
  • Funding sources: state, federal funds
3. FM 1488 widening through Magnolia

Project: FM 1488 is being widened from two to four lanes with a continuous left turn lane between FM 1774 to west of FM 149.

Update: According to a June 3 media update from TxDOT, this project is 58% complete.
  • Timeline: June 2022-third quarter 2027
  • Cost: $48.3 million
  • Funding source: state funds