8 road projects to follow in The Woodlands area in February

Update: Engineering design was complete in early December, and utility coordination was underway early this year, Precinct 3 officials said.

Timeline: Construction will begin early this year.

Cost: $40,000 (design)

Funding source: Montgomery County road bond

2. Research Forest Drive at Gosling Road turn lane extension

Project: The project will extend dual left-turn lanes from westbound Research Forest Drive to southbound Gosling Road. They will also be extended from Gosling Road to Research Forest Drive in both directions.

Update: Engineering design was complete, and utility relocation was upcoming as of February, officials said.

Timeline: Construction will begin this spring.

Cost: $25,500 (design)

Funding source: Montgomery County road bond

3. Woodlands Parkway at Kuykendahl Road turn lane extension

Project: The project will add a left-turn lane and extend lane storage from northbound Kuykendahl Road to Woodlands Parkway.

Update: Engineering design was complete, and the project was being prepared for construction as of February, officials said.

Timeline: Construction will begin by the spring.

Cost: $88,240 (design)

Funding source: Montgomery County road bond

4. Grogan’s Mill Village Center signalization

Project: A traffic signal will be replaced at the intersection of Grogan’s Mill Road and the entrance to the Grogan’s Mill Village Center, according to Precinct 3.

Update: Engineering design was underway, and the project was starting the construction planning phase early this year, officials said.

Timeline: Construction is slated to begin this summer.

Cost: $52,500 (design)

Funding source: Montgomery County road bond

5. Grogan’s Mill Road at North Millbend Drive intersection upgrade

Project: The project will redesign traffic signal and intersection layout, replace pavement and restripe the intersection, Precinct 3 officials said.

Update: The project was in the engineering design phase early this year.

Timeline: Construction is estimated to start in the summer.

Cost: $52,500 (design)

Funding source: Montgomery County road bond

6. Rayford Road and Discovery Creek Boulevard traffic signal

Project: The project will signalize the intersection and add left-turn lanes in both directions on Rayford Road.

Update: Engineering design was nearing completion in February.

Timeline: Construction is expected to begin in the summer.

Cost: $132,045 (design)

Ongoing projects

6. Hwy. 242 widening

Project: TxDOT is using the existing right of way on Hwy. 242 between FM 1488 and I-45 to widen lanes and restripe the intersections.

Update: As of the most recent information released by TxDOT in late January, the project being carried out by Posillico Civil Inc. was 74% complete.

Timeline: Oct. 23, 2023-fourth quarter of 2026

Cost: $29.11 million

Funding sources: federal, state funds

7. Cochran’s Crossing Drive asphalt shoulder replacement

Project: The project will replace the asphalt shoulder from north of Palmer Woods Drive/Stronecroft Place to Research Forest Drive, including the section of Cochran’s Crossing Drive located north of Research Forest Drive.

Update: The project is under construction.

Timeline: Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June.

Cost: $700,000

Funding source: Montgomery County road bond