Montgomery County commissioners will meet Oct. 22 to discuss and approve awards for two projects, including a project to finish extending David Memorial Drive to Hwy. 242. and for debris monitoring for San Jacinto River watershed flood mitigation projects.
The backstory
Conroe City Council and Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement on April 23 tied to the next stretch of the David Memorial Drive extension, Community Impact previously reported.
The project aims to improve mobility and relieve traffic congestion along David Memorial Drive, according to the agreement. The project initially started in September 2023 under an agreement between Shenandoah and Montgomery County.
While the last segment of the project was originally slated to be funded by the city of Conroe, it is now set to be paid through the Montgomery County road bond approved by voters in May 2025, Community Impact previously reported. The estimated cost to complete the project is $2.5 million.
Five vendors were considered for the construction of the project. According to agenda documents, the recommendation is to use JFO Services, LLC for the base bid:
What else?
The Texas General Land Office awarded $60 million for San Jacinto River watershed flood mitigation efforts according to previous coverage. Funding was awarded for three different areas of the San Jacinto River watershed including:
Stewart Creek: $15 million
Lake Creek: $8.99 million
East Montgomery County: $36.38 million
During Commissioners Court, commissioners will discuss awarding the contract.
Before you go
Commissioners will also approve an interlocal agreement for law enforcement with The Woodlands Township for mounted patrol, previously approved by the township's board of directors.
Commissioners court will take place at 501 N. Thompson St., Conroe, in person and via livestream, at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 22.
