Here's the latest on 4 road projects in New Caney, Porter

Here's the latest on several Montgomery County Precinct 4 road projects either underway or planned for the New Caney and Porter area. This list is not comprehensive.

Upcoming projects

Ford Road Segment 2

• Project: Ford Road will be widened from two to four lanes with a turn lane between Needham Road and Ricewood Drive. The two-lane asphalt pavement section between Ricewood Drive and the county line will be reconstructed. The intersection at Ford Road and Ricewood Drive will be signalized, and ditches will be reconstructed.
• Update: Final design is underway for this project, Precinct 4 officials confirmed Feb. 13.
• Timeline: Construction expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026.
• Cost: TBD
• Funding sources: 2025 road bond, Precinct 4 commissioner's office, federal funding secured by U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw

Gene Campbell Road widening

• Project: Gene Campbell Road will be widened to a five-lane asphalt pavement section with roadside ditches between FM 1314 and FM 1485. The project will include a realignment of Tree Monkey Road at Gene Campbell Road and traffic signal and intersection improvements at FM 1314 and FM 1485.
• Update: The project is currently in negotiation with the project consultant, Precinct 4 officials said in a Feb. 13 email. Next steps will include contract approval, then alignment and survey kickoff.
• Timeline: TBD
• Cost: TBD
• Funding sources: 2025 road bond, Precinct 4 commissioner's office

Ongoing projects

Ford Road Segment 1

• Project: Ford Road will be reconstructed between Hwy. 59 and Loop 494, and widened to four lanes with a continuous turn lane between Loop 494 and Needham Road. The project also includes improvements to Loop 494.
• Update: Construction on this project is underway, Precinct 4 officials confirmed Feb. 13.
• Timeline: October 2025-fourth quarter of 2026
• Cost: $5.9 million
• Funding sources: 2025 road bond, Precinct 4 commissioner's office

Sorters Road Segment 2

• Project: Sorters Road will be widened from two to four lanes with a turn lane between North Bentwood Channel and Northpark Drive. Ditches will also be reconstructed.
• Update: Construction on this project began in January, Precinct 4 officials confirmed Feb. 13.
• Timeline: January 2026-first quarter of 2027
• Cost: $15.6 million
• Funding sources: 2025 road bond, Precinct 4 commissioner's office