TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Expansion of FM 2252 to be complete in summer Will Lockett, New Braunfels-area engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation, said the first phase of construction on FM 2252 at Evans Road and Cibolo Creek is nearing completion. The project, which began in 2020, includes the expansion of the road from a two to four lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalk improvements and drainage improvements to Cibolo Creek. Lockett said the first phase is expected to open in July. Following the completion of the first phase, the remain- ing portion of the project from Cibolo Creek to FM 3009 is
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expected to get underway in September. The second phase will also expand the roadway from two to four lanes, and include bicycle lanes and sidewalk improvements. Lockett said phase two is expected to take 36-42 months to complete and will cost an estimated $49 million.
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF MAY 22. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT NEMNEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. The project is expected to be com- pleted by mid-summer, according to a May 15 announcement by Selma city staff. Timeline: May-mid-summer Cost: $950,000 Funding source: city of Selma During construction, portions of Look- out Road extending from both sides of the intersection will be reduced to two lanes until the project is com- plete. Lookout Road at Mt. Crest Drive intersection improvements Work to improve the intersection at Lookout Road and Mt. Crest Drive in Selma began May 15.
Schertz Main Street project agreement gets underway
The city of Schertz is investing in infrastructure to improve Main Street that will include sidewalk improve- ments, street lighting, landscaping and architectural elements, such as decorative lighting and signage. On Sept. 6, Schertz City Council approved a $2.17 million agreement
with Kimley-Horn Associates Inc. for work and design services on Main Street. As of May, the city was coordi- nating utility efforts and drafting a relocation agreement with Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative. Construc- tion is to be completed in 2024.
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