Before a project is built, a study must be done to determine if it will fill a transportation need, will not negatively impact the surrounding area and fits the department's overall plan. During the study phase, potential projects are analyzed to determine if they are cost effective, while also efficiently improving mobility. Some of these projects have moved beyond the study phase and are under construction.

Location	Project	Description
Bryan	SH 6	Improvements to SH 6 between FM 158 and Old Reliance Road.
College Station	FM 2347	Improvements to the intersection of George Bush Drive, Wellborn Road and the Union Pacific Railroad.
Grimes County	SH 249	Development of new highway linking Houston and Waco.