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Conroe wins roughly $37 million in regional transportation funds to widen Foster Road; city’s local share about $7 million
Summary
Council heard staff report that a regional award will fund widening Foster Road from FM 1314 to Frasier Street to a four‑lane boulevard; design and construction timing will follow federal and TxDOT processes.
Council members were briefed March 12 that the Houston‑Galveston Area Council (HGAC) has awarded regional transportation funding to widen Foster Road from FM 1314 to Frasier Street.
Councilman Wood and city staff described the award as approximately $37 million in total transportation funds, with roughly $29 million coming to the City of Conroe and about $7 million in local match responsibility. Staff said the project will convert the current two‑lane road to a four‑lane boulevard with curb and gutter, sidewalks or active‑transportation facilities on at least one side (a federal funding…
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