Montgomery County is moving forward with a plan to secure $16.5 million in federal funding to address longstanding road and drainage issues in Precinct 4.
Montgomery County commissioners approved $16.5 million in federal funding applications on April 8. The funding will support seven infrastructure enhancement projects specifically designed to address road and drainage issues in the Conroe, New Caney, and Porter areas. The grant submissions are a component of the federal Community Project Funding initiative and will be submitted for the fiscal year 2026.
The petitions were authorized by the commissioners under the consent agenda of the meeting, with U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw (R-Kingwood) and Morgan Luttrell (R-Magnolia) supporting the funding campaign. The initiatives are designed to address several high-priority needs in Precinct 4, enhancing mobility, mitigating flood risks, and modernizing critical infrastructure.
The proposed funding division comprises $2 million for drainage improvements at the Porter Post Office and $1 million for an environmental enhancement and flood reduction study on the West Fork of the San Jacinto River.
A $5 million request will support the Tram Road drainage and mobility enhancements, while the southbound I-69 frontage road drainage improvements are scheduled to receive $2 million. In addition, $4 million is allocated for improving mobility on Willis-Waukegan Road, while $2.5 million is allocated for replacing bridges throughout the precinct.
Precinct 4 officials said in a joint statement, "These projects represent essential improvements for the safety and quality of life of our residents." "We are appreciative of the federal assistance that our congressional representatives are advocating for."
Community Project Funding enables House members to advocate for funding allocated explicitly to local priorities. Members of Congress are anticipated to commence submitting their project requests to the House Appropriations Committee on April 14.
If approved, the funding has the potential to make substantial enhancements to rapidly expanding regions that have long grappled with traffic congestion and flood concerns.
