Transportation
BY SHAHERYAR KHAN
Ongoing projects
1 Road improvements on FM 725 at I-35 turnaround Project: On FM 725 from Zipp Road to FM 78 in McQueeney, the Texas Department of Transportation is working to widen the road from two to four lanes and install a median, sidewalks, and bike lanes. Update: Although previous reports indicated ongoing roadwork, the project appears to have been completed or paused, though official updates remain unavailable. Meanwhile, construction on the turnaround from south to northbound I-35 at FM 725 is still in progress. • Timeline: December 2021–TBD • Cost: $10.38 million • Funding source: TxDOT 2 FM 306 at FM 1102 safety improvement project Project: This safety improvement project focuses on enhancing traffic flow and safety at the intersection of FM 306 and FM 1102, according to the city’s website. The improvements include lane modifications, adding turn lanes, and upgrading traffic signals to reduce congestion and accidents. Update: The project is in its development phase, with key design elements being finalized. The improvements are designed to handle increasing traffic volumes due to population growth in the New Braunfels area and the surrounding communities. • Funding sources: TxDOT; City of New Braunfels 3 Loop 337 at River Road interchange reconstruction project Project: This reconstruction project focuses on improving the interchange at Loop 337 and River Road to enhance safety and traffic flow, according to the city’s website. It includes the redesign of lanes and the addition of bike lanes, turn lanes, and a shared-use path. Update: The project began in February 2021 and was completed in November 2022. However, TxDOT is working on an interchange by the intersection, according to the TxDOT project tracker. • Timeline: February 2021-TBD • Cost: $16.38 million in total expenditures, including • Timeline: August 2023-TBD • Cost: Approximately $5 million
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• Timeline: September 2024–TBD • Cost: $1 million • Funding source: TxDOT
$10.9 million for construction and related expenses • Funding source: TxDOT 4 Safety improvements on Hwy. 46 Project: According to TxDOT, the project involves installing traffic lights on Hwy. 46 from FM 3009 to Loop 337. Update: The project is scheduled to commence this September, according to previous reporting from Community Impact.
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