FM 2854 Reconstruction + Widening

PGAL was the prime consultant for this 2.2-mile FM 2854 reconstruction in Conroe, Texas, widening the corridor from a rural two-lane road to an urban four-lane urban arterial with a continuous left turn lane.

Client

TxDOT - Houston District

Construction Delivery

Design-Bid-Build

Project Type

PS&E

PGAL Scope

Bridge Design, Ditch Design, Drainage Design, Public Involvement, Retaining Wall Design, Roadway Design, Storm Sewer Design, Utility Coordination, Utility Design

Completion Date

2021

Located between Loop 336 and IH-45, this project addressed the demands of the fast-growing Conroe community by enhancing mobility for vehicles, bikes and pedestrians, and drainage.

All major design services were provided in-house by PGAL, including the design of the roadway, bridge, storm sewer, retaining walls, and a phased construction of a new 140-foot bridge over Alligator Creek.

Stormwater design included in-line detention and two detention ponds to reduce runoff and mitigate flood risk. A flexible pavement zone was added to address an existing fault line, improving long-term performance.

When utility relocation costs threatened to delay the project, PGAL collaborated with municipal and state agencies to narrow the design to meet the reduced budget. The smaller footprint reduced impacts while maintaining project goals to keeping the work on track.

PGAL also coordinated closely with the City of Conroe to upgrade three signalized intersections and install new signals at two railroad crossings. Signal preemption technology was added to enhance safety at the rail crossings and support expanding development in the corridor.