Read about three transportation updates in New Braunfels.
Completed
Divine Way Rehabilitation Project
Project: The roadway’s mill and overlay and asphalt was replaced. Ramps were also reconstructed to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Update: Construction was completed March 27, according to an email from city officials.
- Timeline: Feb. 16-March 27
- Cost: $980,000
- Funding source: 2023 city bond, Proposition A
Ongoing
Common Street (Loop 337 to FM 306)
Project: The project looks to improve regional connectivity between Loop 337 and FM 306 by widening Common Street to a four-line road with sidewalks and adding new traffic signals at major intersections. There will also be traffic signal changes between Loop 337 and Gruene Road, the email states.
Update: The project has been designed. Right-of-way acquisition and utility coordination has begun.
- Timeline: Construction is expected to begin in 2028.
- Cost: $17.6 million
- Funding source: 2023 city bond, Proposition A
Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan
Project: The plan looks to increase bikeway, trail and sidewalk miles within New Braunfels.
Update: The second and final round of public outreach was completed the week of May 8. City staff are planning to present the plan to the City Council this summer. The city has completed about 75% of the plan, according to the email from city officials.
This project does not have a timeline or cost projections.