Road Improvements & Drainage Projects
Precinct 4 Road Safety Improvement Projects
| Project | Limits | Scope |
| Gene Campbell/ FM 1485 Traffic Light | Intersection of Gene Campbell and FM 1485 |
Commissioner Gray lobbied TXDOT to expedite installation of traffic signal to improve traffic flow. Funding source: TXDOT |
| Millmac Road | Hwy 105 to Willis Waukegan Road | Bridge repairs were completed Millmac Road from highway 105 to Willis Waukegan Road. Completed 11/6/25 |
| Lodge Road RR Crossing | Loop 494 to Lodge Road |
Precinct 4 made much needed repairs to the portion of roadway between Loop 494 and Lodge Road after a year long permitting process with Union Pacific and TXDOT. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office, Ash Grove Cement Construction cost: $292k |
| Willis Waukegan Bridge Replacement | Hwy 105 to Millmac Road | A new concrete structure was installed on Willis Waukegan Road between 105 and Millmac Road during a complete bridge replacement to replace the original wooden bridge. |
| South Trade Center | Donwick Drive to Harpers Landing | Improvements included concrete segment repairs on South Trade Center from Donwick Drive to Harpers Landing. |
| Brian Boulevard/ North Tram Road | Brian Blvd from East River Dr to North Tram and the curve on North Tram | Improvements included upgrading the existing roadway of Brian Blvd from East River to North Tram Road. |
| Valley Ranch Turn Lane | Intersection of Valley Ranch Parkway and FM 1314 |
A left turn lane was constructed on Valley Ranch Parkway at FM 1314. Construction to be completed before Thanksgiving. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office Construction Cost: $99k Completion: November 2025 |
| Lee Turner Road | SH 105 to 1700 ft North | Improvements included upgrading the existing roadway from SH 105 to the county line. San Jacinto County has plans to continue the road improvement on their portion of Lee Turner. |
| Project | Limits | Traffic Plan | Scope |
| Oil Field Road Bridge Closure | Between Moorehead Road and Koalstad Road | Traffic Plan- Exxon Road | Starting 12/15/25, the bridge on Oil Field Road (Exxon Road) between Moorehead Road and Koalstad will be completely closed to all traffic until bridge repairs are made. Use Moorehead Road, FM 3083, and Koalstad Road as your detour route. |
| E Knox/Loop 494 Traffic Light | Intersection of East Knox and Loop 494 |
Commissioner Gray lobbied TXDOT to expedite installation of traffic signal to improve traffic flow. Signal installed and in flashing mode. Waiting on Union Pacific Railroad to complete work required for full activation. Funding source: TXDOT |
| Project | Limits | Scope | Funding Source |
| Firetower Safety Improvements | FM 1485 to FM 2090 | Install flasher units and LED-lit signs around sharp curves on Firetower Road to improve Safety. Project anticipated to be completed within six months of receiving funding. |
Commissioner Gray secured a grant to fully fund this project. Funding source to be HSIP Grant and Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office. Construction cost: $237k |
| Crockett Martin Safety Improvements | FM 2090 to SH 105 | Install flasher units and LED-lit signs around sharp curves on Crockett Martin Road to improve Safety. Project anticipated to be completed within six months of receiving funding. |
Commissioner Gray secured a grant to fully fund this project. Funding source to be HSIP Grant and Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office. Construction cost: $237k |
Precinct 4 Mobility & Drainage Projects
| Project | Limits | Status | Scope |
| Sorters Road Segment 1 | FM 1314 to North of Bentwood Channel | Complete | Improvements for Segment 1 of Sorters Road were completed in April 2024. |
| David Memorial Drive Phase 1 | Entertainment Way to Approx 1450’ south of SH 242 | Complete | Improvements for the first segment of David Memorial were completed in April 2024. |
| Porter Heights Subdivision Drainage Improvements | Complete |
Construction for Porter Heights improvements began the second quarter of 2024 and completed first quarter of 2025. All of Duester Lane, Bobby Lane, and Louis Lane was reconstructed, along with Porter Lane, from Alexander Lane to FM 1314, and Alexander Lane, from Hecht to Porter Lane. Drainage work was done to include regrading the ditches and driveway culvert replacement. |
| Project | Limits | Status | Scope |
| Fostoria Road | Hwy 59 to Morgan Cemetery Road | Road Construction Start Date: 1/5/25 |
Improvements include widening Fostoria Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes with additional turn lane and reconstruct ditches. Drainage improvements are complete. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office Construction Cost: $5.6M |
| Ford Road Segment 1 | Loop 494 to Needham Rd |
Under Construction
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Planned improvements include reconstructing the 2-lane asphalt pavement between I-69 and SL 494, widening the existing 2 lane asphalt to a 4 lane with a continuous turn lane between SL 494 and Needham Road. This project also includes modifications to SL 494 for improved conditions. Starting 10/15, West Ford Road from US 59 to Loop 494 will be closed to east bound traffic. This means traffic can only go west towards US 59. East bound traffic will be detoured to FM 1314. This closure will be ongoing for 2 months. Construction is expected to be completed 4th quarter 2026. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office Construction cost: $5.9M |
| Sorters Road Segment 2 | North Bentwood Channel to Northpark Drive | Under Construction |
Improvements include widening Sorters Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes with turn lane, and reconstruct ditches. Drainage improvements completed December 2025, with construction expected to be completed 1st quarter of 2027. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office Construction cost: $15.6M |
| Project | Limits | Status | Scope |
| Ford Road Segment 2 | Needham Road to Ricewood Drive | Completing federal environmental requirements and relocation of utilities. Construction anticipated to begin third quarter of 2026. |
Improvements include widening Ford Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes with turn lane, and reconstruct ditches. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office, Federal funding secured by Congressman Crenshaw. |
| David Memorial Drive Phase 2 | Approx 1450′ south of SH 242 to SH 242 intersection | Pending Conroe to allow construction in city limits; funding available and ready to bid construction. |
Planned improvements include extending David Memorial Drive to intersect with SH 242. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office, City of Shenandoah |
| Old Houston Road Segment 1 | SH 242 to 0.8 miles south of SH 242 | Completing federal environmental requirements so construction can be scheduled. |
Planned improvements include widening Old Houston Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes with additional turn lane, and reconstruct ditches. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office |
| Old Houston Road Segments 2 & 3 | 0.8 miles south of SH 242 to FM 1314 | Beginning survey and preliminary engineering |
Planned improvements include widening Old Houston Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes with additional turn lane, and reconstruct ditches. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office |
| Daw Collins Road Segment 1 | FM 2090 to Collins Road | Project Initiation |
Preliminary engineering and design will soon begin. Proposed improvements include widening the existing road as a 5-lane asphalt section section with roadside ditches. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office |
| Daw Collins Road Segment 2 | Collins Road to Morgan Cemetery Road | Project Initiation |
Preliminary engineering and design will soon begin. Proposed improvements include widening the existing road as a 5-lane asphalt section section with roadside ditches. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office |
| Daw Collins Road Segment 3 | Morgan Cemetery Road to Old Hwy 105E | Project Initiation |
Preliminary engineering and design will soon begin. Proposed improvements include widening the existing road as a 5-lane asphalt section section with roadside ditches. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office |
| Gene Campbell Road | FM 1314 to FM 1485 | Project Initiation |
Preliminary engineering for survey and road alignment will begin soon. Proposed improvements include widening the existing road as a 5-lane asphalt pavement section with roadside ditches, realignment of Tree Monkey Road at Gene Campbell Road, and traffic signal and intersection improvements at FM 1314 and at FM 1485. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office |
| Galaxy Boulevard | North of FM 1485/SH 99 to FM 1485 | Project Initiation |
Preliminary engineering for survey and road alignment will soon begin. Proposed improvements include extending Galaxy Boulevard north of FM 1485/SH 99. Funding source: 2025 Road Bond, Precinct 4 Commissioner’s Office |
| SH 99 Ramps at Valley Ranch Parkway | Project Initiation & Design |
Design and construct entrance/ exit ramps on SH99 between Valley Ranch Parkway and Valley Ranch Boulevard. These ramps will help improve traffic flow the SH99 feeder roads by the Valley Ranch shopping center. Commissioner Gray secured funding for the majority of this project. Funding source: Montgomery County, TXDOT |
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| I45/SH 242 Direct Connector | Utility Relocation Ongoing. Estimated completion of construction is third quarter of 2028. |
A direct connector from I-45 from Shenandoah Park Drive to Hwy. 242 will be built, including drainage improvements. Funding source: Montgomery County, TXDOT Construction cost: $42.6M |
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| FM 2090 | Ruby Lane to FM 3083 | Project Initiation |
Widen FM2090 from 2 to 4 lanes. Includes realignment at I69. Commissioner Gray secured funding to begin preliminary engineering for this project, with the goal of getting construction onto the State’s funding plan. Funding source: Montgomery County, TXDOT |
| FM 1314 | SH 105 to SH 242 |
Widen FM1314 from 2 to four lanes. Commissioner Gray lobbied to TxDOT to add this project to their capital funding plan. Funding source: TXDOT Estimated cost: $5.2M |
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| FM 1485 | SH242 to Kidd Cemetery |
Widen FM1485 from 2 to four lanes. Commissioner Gray lobbied to TxDOT to add this project to their capital funding plan. Funding source: TXDOT Estimated cost: $103.6M |
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| Loop 494 | Northpark Drive to Via Principal |
Widen Loop 494 (Northpark to Via Principal) from 2 to four lanes. Commissioner Gray lobbied to TxDOT to add this project to their capital funding plan. Funding source: TXDOT Estimated cost: $107.5M |
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| SH 99/I69 Direct Connectors |
Construct direct connector ramp between eastbound SH99 to southbound I69. Construct direct connector ramp between southbound I69 to westbound SH99. Commissioner Gray lobbied to TxDOT to add this project to their capital funding plan. Funding source: TXDOT Estimated cost: $46.6M |
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| I-69 Drainage Improvements | Bens Branch to SH 99 |
Improvements to roadside drainage ditch and driveway culverts along I69. Commissioner Gray met with state and federal officials to highlight flooding issues along this corridor and got TxDOT to add this project to their capital plan. Funding source: TXDOT Estimated cost: $5.2M |
Following the completion of Phase 1, Precinct 4 will purse Phase 2 once funding is identified. This next phase will include the construction of the final drainage improvements for the area, as determined by the engineering study, along with the reconstruction of the roadways.
Precinct 4 New Park Projects
Commissioner Gray has been working with local, state, and federal leaders on drainage solutions across the Precinct through partnerships and grant funding. In addition to the nearly 50 completed outfall and channel improvements, Precinct 4 has secured $9.9 million in federal funding for continued drainage improvements to outfalls. An outfall is a point where water flows from a drain or ditch into a larger body of water, such as a creek or river. By clearing and regrading outfalls and channels, we are taking a regional approach at storm water management to reduce flood risk.