A project to widen FM 2978 from FM 1488 to Hufsmith-Conroe Road is under construction in Magnolia. The TxDOT project widens FM 2978 from two to four lanes in two phases. Construction on the northern segment began Sept. 4, while construction on the southern segment began in January. Timeline: January 2018-fourth quarter 2019 (southern segment), September 2018-second quarter 2021 (northern segment) Cost: $25.8 million Funding source: TxDOT