A $9.6 million drainage project aimed at upgrading aging utilities and enhancing pedestrian access along Coll Street has begun.
What residents should know
Construction on New Braunfels' Coll Street Drainage Project began Oct. 19. Coll Street, from the Comal River to Castell Avenue, will be completely closed for the first portion of the project, which involves the installation of box culverts along the street, according to a news release.
Construction will occur Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. City representatives said residents and businesses in the area should expect active construction zones with detours, heavy equipment and occasional impacts to driveway access.
When that phase is complete, and the work moves toward the Seguin Avenue intersection, one half of the intersection will be closed, which will allow for two-way traffic to continue throughout the project, the release states.
Transportation and Construction Services Director Garry Ford said the city, its contractor and New Braunfels Utilities, or NBU, have worked together to design a construction plan that minimizes the impact to residents and drivers.
“Regular updates will be provided as crews move through the construction phases and make adjustments to detours and construction plans," Ford said in the release.
About the project
The project is part of the first phase of the overall South Castell Avenue Visioning Plan, which aims to improve improving walkability, accessibility and infrastructure in downtown, according to the city's website.
NBU and the New Braunfels Economic Development Corp., or NBEDC, are funding the project. The NBEDC is providing $8.2 million of total project funding, according to the release.
The contractor on the project is Pesado Construction. Construction is expected to be complete by early 2028, according to the news release.
One more thing
Residents who would like to receive traffic alerts for the area can visit the city website.
