Both fm2978 and Research are well traveled. I can't think of any main roads that aren't at least 4 lanes. It is a normal progression from 2 to 4. No surpriese there.
Making Woodlands Parkway 10 or more lanes being it is within a community seems destructive. They can expand fm1488 which has plenty of room to do so and have added the Grand Parkway, which should satisfy east west travel needs.