Construction begins on Plum Grove Road widening project in New Caney

Construction has begun on a project to expand Plum Grove Road near the Grand Parkway in New Caney, officials announced in an Aug. 13 news release.

About the project

According to the release, the project will widen Plum Grove Road from two to four lanes from the Grand Parkway to about one-third of a mile north to the primary entrance to The Trails, a new community by Castle Hill Partners. The project will also include the installation of traffic signals, the addition of a dedicated turn lane and landscaping.

The project is expected to take 12-18 months to complete, per the release.

Some context

In the first phase of new home sales, The Trails is a 1,373-ace master-planned community that will feature more than 2,000 homesites and a slate of amenities upon build-out. Per the release, home prices start in the $260,000s, and builders include:

• Chesmar Homes
• Coventry Homes
• Lennar
• Village Builders
• Westin Homes

Quote of note

"Ease of access to the Grand Parkway is a big selling point for the community," said Tiffany McMillan, vice president of asset management for Castle Hill Partners, in a statement. "The completion of this project, part of our overall master plan, certainly enhances that accessibility."