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soil nail walls, a technique to improve soil stability at the north-to-south turnaround. According to TxDOT, the project is on schedule and will improve transportation in the intersection. Timeline: June 2022-June 2023 Cost: $5.1 million Funding sources: state and federal funds 4 I-35 improvements at FM 306 Multiple construction improvements to I-35 and FM 306 will be completed in September. In 2019, crews began working on base repairs, ramp revisions, main lane and frontage road expansion and intersection improvements at FM 306. The overall completion of the project will provide better transportation and mobility to drivers, according to TxDOT. The major construction has been completed, and minor items are pending completion to end the project. Timeline: September 2019-September 2022 Cost: $18.4 million Funding sources: state and federal funds
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East South Street and South Central Avenue Water Line Realignment New Braunfels Utilities began work on its $425,000 East South Street and South Central Avenue Water Line Realignment Project on June 20. Installation of the water lines was originally scheduled for completion in mid-August but was extended to Sept. 2. “Repairs to the aging infrastructure required additional work and mate- rials to complete the project,” NBU o cials said in a press release. Roadways remained closed to thru-tra c during construction, but vehicular access to businesses and residences was maintained. Minor detours were required for short periods of time during water line and customer service line tie-ins, accord- ing to NBU. The project will improve the area’s ag- ing water infrastructure in connection with the city of New Braunfels com- pleting its citywide roadway project. Up-to-date tra c impacts for NBU projects can be found at www.nbutexas.com, or on the NBU Facebook and Twitter social media channels. Timeline: June-September Cost: $425,000 Funding source: city of New Braunfels
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ONGOING PROJECTS
2 I-35 exit and on ramp construction Construction crews are working on construction ramps on I-35 in between Watson Lane and Kohlenberg Road. Lane closures on the main lanes and frontage roads are still anticipated to occur to complete this project. Lane closures will continue to impact drivers until the project is completed, according to TxDOT. Timeline: March 2020-December 2022 Cost: $63.8 million Funding sources: state and federal funds
1 I-35 improvements at Schwab Road Construction crews are in the nal stages of completing a three-year-long project on I-35 from FM 2252 to Schwab Road. The project consists of ramp revisions, intersectional and frontage road operation improvements, and mill and overlay of the road. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, major construction is complete, and crews are working on cleanup and nishing minor construction, which should be completed in September. Timeline: July 2019-September 2022 Cost: $24.6 million Funding sources: state and federal funds
5 Loop 337 overpass construction A project to construct a bridge and overpass that will raise Loop 337 over the River Road intersection is anticipated to be completed in late fall. Drivers can expect minor delays due to daily lane closures for construction activities. The Rock Street exit is closed, rerouting drivers to take the next exit on Gruene Road. When the project is complete, the overpass will begin west of the Rock exit and end west of the River intersection. Timeline: February 2021-late fall 2022 Cost: $14.3 million Funding sources: city, state and federal funds
3 I-35 construction at FM 725 A yearlong project to improve the intersection at I-35 and FM 725 and construct turn lanes began in June. Construction crews are working on
ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF AUG. 23. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT NBFNEWS COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM.
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