Fulshear council backs design push for FM 359 reconstruction; county to explore pre‑design work
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Summary
Council approved a resolution supporting reconstruction of FM 359 from downtown Fulshear to the Fort Bend–Waller county line and encouraged pre-design work to improve the project's rank with TxDOT.
The Fulshear City Council voted Aug. 5 to approve a resolution expressing support for reconstruction of FM 359 from downtown Fulshear to the Fort Bend–Waller County line and to encourage pre‑design work so the project can compete for TxDOT funding.
City staff and council members said no construction funds are currently available from TxDOT but that getting the corridor designed in advance — a role the county has said it may take on — improves the chance the project moves up TxDOT’s priority list. Council members noted the corridor’s importance with new school construction and fast-growing development along the route.
Why it matters: The reconstruction could improve mobility and safety on a corridor that is experiencing rapid development; the county has expressed willingness to pursue design work without requiring city funding for design at this time.
Next steps Council approved the resolution and directed staff to continue coordination with Fort Bend County and TxDOT as the county explores funding and design work.
Ending Council members said they view the resolution as a collaborative step to accelerate design and future funding for FM 359.
