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FM 1097 in Willis, TX
Lake Conroe Hills Dr. to Anderson Rd., Willis, TX, 77138
FM 1097 is a new construction project at Lake Conroe Hills Dr. to Anderson Rd., Willis, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Mar 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $13.3M across about 81,500 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $13.3M
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- Reported floor area
- 81,500 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $163/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3y 5mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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223 days after the preceding date shown.
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1,216 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About FM 1097
Csj: 1259-01-044, filed as FM 1097, is a new construction project by TxDOT District: Houston to widen the road from two lanes to four with a continuous left-turn lane. The work spans the segment between Lake Conroe Hills Dr. and Anderson Rd. in Willis, TX 77138. The estimated cost is $13,312,575. Although the filing lists 81,500 sq ft, this figure is atypical for roadway projects, where linear footage and lane count are standard measures. The site is in Montgomery County and falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, zone AE.
Frank Fonseca is the registered accessibility specialist for Csj: 1259-01-044. TDLR completed plan review in March 2021. Construction was scheduled to start in November 2021 and finish in March 2025. Despite the scheduled end date passing, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and physical completion remains unverified in the official database.
Project Scope and Funding
The scope involves widening FM 1097 to four lanes and installing a continuous left-turn lane. This is one of six other TDLR-registered projects for TxDOT District: Houston, which total $427,491,389. Those other projects, located in Houston, Katy, and Galveston, have all completed review. Csj: 1259-01-044 involves public funds and public land, classifying it as a Federally funded roadway project.
The $13,312,575 estimate places this project in the top quarter of new construction filings in Montgomery County. The county median cost is $800,000, with the middle half ranging from $320,000 to $2,000,000. The scheduled build window of 1,216 days is longer than the county median of 212 days. The computed cost per square foot is $163, above the county median of $100. These figures reflect the complexity of major roadway infrastructure compared to typical commercial construction.
Local Context
The project is situated in Willis, near other registered activities such as Seasons Assisted Living and Memory Care II and Stableton Park. Nearby businesses include Roofing 365 LLC and Kritter's Klunkers and Kustoms. The Montgomery County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. The primary focus of this filing remains the specific roadway improvements to FM 1097, which will impact traffic flow along this corridor.
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FM 1097 is a New Construction project located at Lake Conroe Hills Dr. to Anderson Rd., Willis, TX 77138 in Willis, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $13.3M covering 81,500 sq ft. TxDOT District: Houston is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on March 23, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FM 1097 widening project finished?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for Csj: 1259-01-044. While the scheduled completion date was March 2025, the public record does not confirm that construction is complete or that the site is open to traffic.
Who is building the new lanes on FM 1097?
The owner and developer of record is TxDOT District: Houston. Frank Fonseca is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the TDLR filing for this specific project.
What is the estimated cost of this road project?
The estimated cost for Csj: 1259-01-044 is $13,312,575. This amount is above the county median for new construction in Montgomery County and reflects the scale of widening two lanes to four.
Where exactly is this construction taking place?
The work is located on FM 1097 between Lake Conroe Hills Dr. and Anderson Rd. in Willis, TX 77138, within Montgomery County.
Is the site in a flood zone?
Yes, the site coordinates place Csj: 1259-01-044 inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE.
What is FM 1097?
FM 1097 is a new construction project at Lake Conroe Hills Dr. to Anderson Rd. in Willis, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Widening 2 lanes to 4 lanes with continuous left turn lane
Is FM 1097 open in Willis?
FM 1097 was scheduled to finish construction in Mar 2025 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is FM 1097 located?
FM 1097 is located at Lake Conroe Hills Dr. to Anderson Rd., Willis, TX, 77138, in Montgomery County.
Who is the owner or developer of FM 1097?
TxDOT District: Houston is the property owner/developer of record for FM 1097, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does FM 1097 cost and how big is it?
FM 1097 has an estimated construction value of $13.3M and approximately 81,500 square feet (about $163/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Widening 2 lanes to 4 lanes with continuous left turn lane
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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Lake Conroe Hills Dr. to Anderson Rd., Willis, TX, 77138
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