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Council member presses TxDOT breakout projects for RM 620; city may contribute up to $250,000
Summary
Council Member O'Brien presented a TxDOT‑backed concept to build interim pavement at four raised‑median intersections on RM 620 that would enlarge U‑turn radii and install signals; estimated total cost $3–4 million with a city contribution of up to $250,000. Council asked staff to continue negotiations and requested updated crash data.
Council Member O'Brien outlined a proposal on Feb. 3, 2025, to ask the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to treat four signalized intersections within Lakeway as “breakout projects” from the larger RM 620 widening, allowing interim improvements before the full project — potentially reducing U‑turn collisions and lessening disruption when the main project arrives.
O'Brien proposed interim pavement widenings and the future signal work at Lomans Crossing, Lakeway Boulevard, Main Street and Dave Drive. The concept would add pavement on the outside of existing lanes to increase U‑turn turning radii and, where appropriate, construct ultimate signal locations. O'Brien told council he had…
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