There are several updates to transportation projects taking place around the Tomball and Magnolia area. Check them out below. This list is not comprehensive.

Upcoming projects

Boudreaux Road widening, Segment 3

Project: Boudreaux Road will be widened from two to four lanes between Old Boudreaux Lane to west of Hufsmith-Kohrville Road.

Update: According to Harris County Precinct 3 officials, the design for this project is set to be completed in 2027.
  • Timeline: Design anticipated to be completed in 2027; construction timeline TBD
  • Cost: $10.5 million
  • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
Hufsmith Road intersection improvements


Project: The intersections of Hufsmith Road at Kuykendahl Road, at Stuebner Airline Road, and at FM 2978 will undergo improvements, including the installation of turn lanes, roadway realignment and traffic signal modification/installation.

Update: The three intersections are broken up into project sections due to complexities discovered during the design phase, according to Harris County Precinct 3 officials.
  • Timelines:
    • Hufsmith Road at Kuykendahl Road anticipated to start construction by the end of 2025
    • Hufsmith Road at Stuebner Airline Road anticipated to start construction by the end of 2026
    • Construction start date for Hufsmith Road at FM 2978 contingent on coordination with the Texas Department of Transportation
  • Cost: $4 million (total for all three projects)
  • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
Hufsmith-Kohrville Road widening, Segment 3A

Project: Hufsmith-Kohrville Road is set to be widened from two to four lanes between Ezekiel Road to north of Boudreaux Road, along with the construction of a storm sewer and sidewalk.

Update: The design will be completed in November, according to Harris County Precinct 3 officials. Construction is anticipated to start in early 2026 and last around two years.
  • Timeline: Construction anticipated to begin in early 2026
  • Cost: $18.5 million
  • Funding source: Harris County Precinct 3
Ongoing projects


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 98% completed, according to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT.
  • Timeline: November 2020-fourth quarter 2025
  • Cost: $35.35 million
  • Funding source: state funds
Spur 149 overlay

Project: Spur 149 between FM 149 and FM 1488 is undergoing the construction of a hot mix asphalt overlay.


Update: According to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT, this project is 49% completed.
  • Timeline: September 2025-fourth quarter 2025
  • Cost: $1.1 million
  • Funding source: federal, 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 lane.

Update: This project is 61% completed, according to an Oct. 10 media update from TxDOT.
  • Timeline: June 2022-third quarter 2027
  • Cost: $48.28 million
  • Funding source: state funds