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Hays County task force recommends prioritizing eastern road repairs; residents push back on Southwest connection
Summary
A county transportation task force presented a prioritized list of road projects that emphasizes immediate repairs in the rapidly growing eastern precincts. The recommendation drew extensive public comment—particularly opposition to the proposed Dripping Springs Southwest connection—and debate among commissioners over outreach and next steps.
A Hays County task force called for the county to prioritize repairs and upgrades to roads on the eastern side of the county, while deferring or delaying several proposed new alignments in the western, hill-country portion.
Task force members presented a three-tier “do it / defer / delay” list during the commissioners court meeting, saying roughly 75% of previously proposed projects are on the “do it” list for immediate work. The “defer” group included projects such as segments of the Yarrington Road extension; the “delay” group included the Dripping Springs Southwest connection through the Onion Creek corridor.
The recommendation follows community outreach assembled by Judge Becerra’s transportation task force, which the judge described as an attempt to “reset” project sequencing after litigation paused the earlier road bond implementation. “It’s not a don’t-do it list,” the judge said during the meeting; “it’s about…
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