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Pearland's FM 518: Major Overhaul Coming!
11 Jul
Summary
- FM 518 in Pearland will be widened from two to three lanes each way.
- Construction for the expansion is slated to begin in late 2027.
- The project has an estimated total cost of 187 million dollars.
Pearland's vital FM 518 corridor is preparing for a significant expansion project aimed at tackling its notorious traffic congestion. This major overhaul, initiated by TxDOT, will see the road widened from two lanes to three lanes in each direction between SH 288 and Halbert. The project also includes the addition of a continuous sidewalk to improve pedestrian access.
The expansion is divided into two distinct phases. The first phase, from SH 288 to Cullen, is scheduled to commence construction in late 2027. The second phase, extending from Cullen to Halbert, is slated to begin construction near the end of 2028. Each of these projects is anticipated to take between three to four years to complete.
The total estimated cost for this extensive undertaking is 187 million dollars. This expansion is a direct response to Pearland's exponential growth, with tens of thousands of vehicles using FM 518 daily. While the changes promise to ease traffic, they will necessitate the relocation or closure of approximately a dozen businesses whose structures are too close to the future roadway.
