Exciting developments are on the horizon for The Woodlands area as several road projects are set to commence or continue in early 2025. Here’s a friendly and easy-to-understand overview of what’s happening on our roads:
Upcoming Projects
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I-45 Improvements
- What’s Happening? A 1.6-mile stretch of I-45, from Shenandoah Park Drive to Highway 242, is scheduled for reconstruction.
- When? Work is expected to start in the first quarter of 2025 and continue through the third quarter of 2028.
- Cost: Approximately $42.63 million, funded 80% by federal funds and 20% by the state.
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Highway 242 Eastbound Flyover Construction
- What’s Happening? A new flyover ramp will be built to connect northbound I-45 directly to eastbound Highway 242, aiming to improve traffic flow.
- When? The project received the go-ahead on October 2, 2024, with an estimated completion date of September 15, 2026.
- Cost: Around $19.1 million, funded by Montgomery County and federal funds.
Ongoing Projects
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Robinson Road Realignment
- What’s Happening? Robinson Road is being realigned to create a direct crossing over Hanna Road, which includes adjustments to the Union Pacific Railroad crossing.
- When? Construction began in February 2024, with an anticipated completion by April 2025.
- Cost: Estimated at $7.42 million, funded by the city of Oak Ridge North.
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David Memorial Drive Extension
- What’s Happening? David Memorial Drive is being extended to reach Highway 242, enhancing connectivity in the area.
- When? Phase 1 started in September 2023 and is expected to conclude by March 2025. The timeline for Phase 2 is yet to be determined.
- Cost: The total project is projected at $7.8 million, with funding from the city of Shenandoah and Montgomery County.
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Grogans Mill Road and Research Forest Drive Turn Lane Extension
- What’s Happening? The deceleration lane from westbound Research Forest Drive onto northbound Grogans Mill Road is being extended to ease traffic congestion.
- When? Work commenced in September 2024 and was initially expected to finish by late November 2024; however, delays have occurred due to utility relocations.
- Cost: Approximately $240,000, funded by Montgomery County Precinct 2 and TxDOT.
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Highway 242 Widening
- What’s Happening? Highway 242 is undergoing widening between FM 1488 and I-45, utilizing existing right of way to add lanes and restripe intersections.
- When? The project began on October 23, 2023, and is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2026.
- Cost: Estimated at $29.11 million, with funding from federal and state sources.
These projects aim to enhance traffic flow and safety in The Woodlands area. Stay tuned for further updates as construction progresses!