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City manager warns SH‑620 widening will mean prolonged construction and may increase traffic over time
Summary
City Manager Joseph Molise told residents that SH‑620 construction will cause short‑term disruption and that historically adding lanes does not solve congestion; he estimated 'letting' possibly around 2030 but said the timeline has slipped and is uncertain.
A resident asked how the SH‑620 expansion will affect nearby neighborhoods. Joseph Molise, the City of Lakeway manager, urged residents to provide input to mitigate impacts and outlined both short‑term and long‑term effects. He said short‑term construction will likely close or move business entrances and require coordination with property owners; in the long run he cautioned that adding lanes historically has not reduced congestion.
Molise gave a timetable caveat: design, right‑of‑way acquisition and utility relocations mean project 'letting' could be around 2030 at the earliest but schedules have repeatedly shifted. He recommended residents use the planning process to press for connectivity, bike and pedestrian options, and interparcel connections to reduce reliance on SH‑620.
