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Council Member Weatherford urges left‑turn lane at FM 740 to relieve morning backups
Summary
Council Member Weatherford asked the council to prioritize adding a left‑hand turn lane at the FM 740/Clements intersection, saying commuter backups extend about half a mile and that the change would likely require utility work and possibly a TxDOT partnership.
Council Member Weatherford said the city should prioritize adding a left‑hand turn lane at FM 740 in Clements to reduce long morning backups. "We need a left hand turn lane at FM 740 in Clements," he said, adding that a single blocked turning vehicle can back traffic up about 0.5–0.6 mile in the peak commute.
Weatherford acknowledged the project would probably require utility relocation and coordination with outside agencies such as TxDOT, but described it as a relatively straightforward improvement compared with other infrastructure projects. He asked staff to evaluate costs and partnership options so the project can be considered during the upcoming budget cycle.
