TRANSPORTATIONUPDATES
COMPILED BY LAUREN CANTERBERRY
Castell Avenue water line project extended Work on the New Braunfels Utilities’ Castell Avenue 24-inch Water Line East project is con- tinuing with additional road closures beginning this spring. Portions of Castell Avenue between Faust Street and Merriweather Street will remain closed through April 4, while the roadway between Elm Street and Butcher Street will remain closed through March 8, according to an NBU press release. Crews will be completing a bore under Elliot Knox Boulevard and replacing sewer lines in the area during this phase of construction. Timeline: May 2021-November 2022 (east portion); April 2021-August 2022 (west portion) Cost: part of $14.7 million budgeted to upgrade infrastructure throughout the city Funding source: New Braunfels Utilities
The two displaced left-turn lanes at Creekside Crossing opened in February.
The River Road overpass is scheduled for completion this fall.
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ERIC WEILBACHER COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
Loop337bridgeconstruction to cause some lane closures Crews with the Texas Department of Transportation
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are making progress on the new Loop 337 bridge at River Road. The project is slated for completion this fall, weather permitting. The new overpass will begin west of the Rock Street exit and end west of the River Road intersection, according to TxDOT. Portions of Loop 337 are likely to experience lane clo- sures during the construction process, and drivers should anticipate tra c and potential
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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF FEB. 18. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT NBFNEWS COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. turn left onto I-35 traveling south- bound from FM 306 will navigate to the two new displaced left lanes be- ginning near Whataburger and Panda Express to continue under I-35 and onto the frontage road. Timeline: October 2019-February 2022 Costs: $18 million Funding source: TxDOT Creekside Crossing improvements A project to install partially displaced left-turn lanes on FM 306 between Town Center Drive and I-35 North Frontage Road was completed in February. Work began in October 2019 Texas Department of Transportation crews also recon gured the north- bound exit ramp to FM 306 and the northbound entrance ramp south of South Kowald Lane. Drivers wishing to
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delays within the project boundaries. Timeline: February 2021- fall 2022 Cost: $14.2 million Funding sources: Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, TxDOT
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Portion of Barbarosa Road to be closed weekends
A portion of Barbarosa Road will be closed beginning Feb. 11 through mid-March as crews com- plete drainage improve- ments necessary for the upcoming Grace Meadows
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Because a high volume of tra c uses the corridor, weekend closures will begin Fridays at 6 p.m. and the roadway will reopen by 6 a.m. on Mondays, according to a city release.
The roadway between Alves Lane and Three Mile Creek will be closed intermittently and detours will be established around the construction.
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A weekend grief retreat in New Braunfels for families with children 5+ who have experienced the death of a loved one.
APR I L
30 - 1 MAY
Camp HavenHeart
CAMP HAVENHEART FAMI L I E S 2 0 2 2
Art
Games
Outdoor Activities
Sharing Circles
Camp HavenHeart is FREE to attend thanks to community support! Applications are available at www.hopehospice.net - register by March 25th For more information, email us at grief@hopehospice.net or call (830) 358-5300
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