FM 1488 widening 62% complete west of Magnolia

Two widening projects along FM 1488 are underway, with one set to be completed in the third quarter of this year.

FM 1488 widening west of Magnolia

The Texas Department of Transportation’s widening of FM 1488 from the Waller County line to FM 1774 is 62% complete, according to a March 14 update. The project, which is widening FM 1488 from two to four lanes, began in November 2020 and is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2023. Lindsey Construction Inc. was awarded the project.

Timeline: November 2020-third quarter 2023

Cost: $30.33 million

Funding source: TxDOT

FM 1488 widening through Magnolia

TxDOT is 22% complete with a project to widen FM 1488 from FM 1774 to west of FM 149, according to a March 14 update. The project, which is widening FM 1488 from two to four lanes in Magnolia, began in June and is anticipated to end in the first quarter of 2025. James Construction Group was awarded the project.

Timeline: June 2022-first quarter 2025

Cost: $48.28 million

Funding source: TxDOT