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Two construction projects are underway on FM 1488 in the Magnolia area.
1. 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 55% complete, according to a Dec. 1 update. The project, which is widening FM 1488 from two to four lanes, began in November 2020 and is scheduled to be complete 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
2. FM 1488 widening through Magnolia
The Texas Department of Transportation’s project to widen FM 1488 from FM 1774 to west of FM 149 is 15% complete, according to a Dec. 1 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
