Updated Oct. 1 at 11:33 a.m.
1. The Grand Parkway segments F-1, F-2 and G
Construction of the Grand Parkway is requiring several lane closures and traffic diversions on a number of roads near the project. Three segments—F-1, F-2 and G—of the project are under simultaneous construction and will total 37 miles of Houston’s third outer loop. The segments stretch from Hwy. 290 to Hwy. 59 and feature major overpasses and interchanges at Hwy. 290 in Cypress, Hwy. 249 in Tomball and I-45. Timeline: July 2013-December 2015 Cost: $1 billion Funding sources: Texas Department of TransportationThe Grand Parkway Segment F-2 lane closures Ongoing work requires total northbound and southbound closures of Rocky Road between Boudreaux Estates Drive to Boudreaux Road until 4 p.m. Oct. 8. Drivers are encouraged to follow detour signage. Ongoing work requires a northbound auxiliary turn-lane closure of Stuebner Airline Road at FM 2920 closure from 7 a.m. Oct. 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31. Ongoing work requires a left-lane southbound closure of Hwy. 249 from Holderrieth Road to Boudreaux Estates Drive daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
For more up-to-date information on lane closures throughout the month, visit www.grandparkway99.com.2. Honea Egypt Road widening
The project is designed to widen Honea Egypt Road in Magnolia from two to four lanes with an additional continuous center-turn lane from the intersection of FM 2978 and FM 1488 to the intersection of Ranch Lake and Sendera Ranch drives. The project, which is 40 percent complete, was delayed due to the construction of the San Jacinto River Authority water pipelines. Timeline: early July-early 2017 Cost: $3.8 million Funding sources: Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District, Montgomery County3. Medical Complex Drive extension
Medical Complex Drive extention[/caption]
A portion of Medical Complex Drive Segment 3 from Lawrence to School streets opened July 17. The city of Tomball is in the process of relocating utilities and working on the remainder of the extension to Agg Road at South Cherry Street. A future segment between South Persimmon Street and Hufsmith-Kohrville Road will have funding allocated next fiscal year, and the city will begin design at that time.
Timeline: summer 2013-late 2015 (portion from School Street to Agg Road at South Cherry Street), TBA (future portion from South Persimmon Street to Hufsmith-Kohrville Road)
Cost: $5.88 million
Funding sources: city of Tomball
4. FM 1488 overpass at FM 149
Louisiana-based contractor James Construction Group began work in March on the project. The overpass has encountered delays due to a relocation of utilities, TxDOT officials said. The overpass will feature two sets of cloverleaf access ramps, including one on either side of FM 1488 near Magnolia High School and another across the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad at FM 149. The road will be widened from one lane in each direction to four lanes total with a 16-foot turn lane in the median along FM 1488 from the Mostyn Manor subdivision to Mill Creek Road. Timeline: March 2015-late summer 2017 Cost: $27.65 million Funding sources: TxDOT5. FM 149 improvements
FM 149 improvements[/caption]
The project is designed with various turn lanes on FM 149 from its intersection with Spur 149 to north of FM 1488. The three-location project includes pavement widening and marking as well as the relocation of an existing traffic signal at FM 149 and FM 1488.
Timeline: late 2014-fall 2015
Cost: $3.7 million
Funding sources: TxDOT
