Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement Jan. 29 to take over the long-delayed Old Conroe Road project from the city of Conroe.
The two-minute impact
The agreement shifts sponsorship of the project to Montgomery County and outlines how the county will assume control of design documents and contracts so it can push the roadway toward right-of-way acquisition and construction.
During discussion, Montgomery County Precinct 2 Commissioner Charlie Riley called it “one of the biggest” off-system projects in Texas and said the county was ready to “start working on the road today” once approved.
What this means
The interlocal agreement covers a proposed extension of Old Conroe Road from Loop 336 to FM 1488, including a new bridge crossing the San Jacinto River and a four-lane road at an estimated total cost of $221.1 million.
According to prior reporting, the agreement lays out:
- Within 45 days of the city executing the agreement, Montgomery County will pay $3.4 million—listed as the county’s “amended share”—toward preliminary design and plans, specifications and estimated costs tied to the project.
- After execution, the county will take over contract administration and succeed to the city’s rights under the design documents.
The agreement also notes the project is included in regional transportation plans through the Houston-Galveston Area Council and will be designed to Texas Department of Transportation standards.