Residents in Willis are expressing concern about congestion on FM 1097, citing the road's inability to handle current traffic. The issue is expected to worsen with the planned development of thousands of new homes and commercial projects in the area. City officials acknowledge that the city is not prepared for the increased traffic.

The Texas Department of Transportation has stated that there is currently no funded project to widen FM 1097, and large-scale fixes can take around a decade to complete. Further details about the congestion and proposed solutions are available, including comments from city officials and resident concerns about specific problem areas, such as the H-E-B shopping center and I-45 feeder.