Montgomery County Approves Final 2015 Road Funds

Montgomery County Commissioners Court has approved $24.7 million in funding for three significant road projects, allocating the final major portions of the county’s 2015 road bond. The approval, made on October 8, 2024, paves the way for construction to begin on these projects in early 2025, with an anticipated completion by summer 2026.

This funding specifically targets improvements to Loop 336 West, Robinson Road, and Frazier Street (FM 1484), all critical arteries for local traffic.

One of the largest undertakings involves Loop 336 West in Conroe. The section extending from FM 2854 to I-45 will undergo a widening expansion, increasing from two lanes to four. Jerdon Enterprise, LP has been selected as the contractor for this approximately $10.6 million project. Crews are expected to break ground in early 2025, aiming for completion by summer 2026.

Further improvements are slated for Robinson Road, a vital connector running through parts of Oak Ridge North and Shenandoah. The segment from Hanna Road to Patsy Lane will be widened to four lanes and will also include a new median. This upgrade, costing $12.3 million, will be handled by Smith & Company. Commissioner James Noack, representing Precinct 3, noted the importance of this approval, stating that the project had previously faced delays after an initial contractor withdrew, necessitating a re-bidding process. Like the Loop 336 project, work is projected to start in early 2025 and conclude by summer 2026.

Finally, Frazier Street, also known as FM 1484, in Conroe will see comprehensive improvements. The stretch from Loop 336 to West Davis Street will benefit from widening, the addition of a median, new traffic signals, and enhanced drainage infrastructure. Jerdon Enterprise, LP will also oversee this $1.8 million project. The timeline aligns with the other two projects, with an early 2025 commencement and a summer 2026 completion target.

Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough emphasized that these three projects represent the “last big ticket items” to be funded from the original $350 million 2015 road bond. He clarified that this funding is entirely separate from the $700 million bond that voters approved in May 2024, with these specific projects drawing from the older, 2015 bond. Following these approvals, approximately $11.7 million remains from the 2015 bond, indicating that nearly all its designated projects are now fully allocated.