The background
New Braunfels voters approved Proposition A—outlining plans for eight transportation projects throughout the city and totaling $99.33 million—in the 2023 bond. Among those projects, Phase 1 of the citywide intersection improvements was funded for $5.21 million.
According to the 2023 bond website, potential improvements include new traffic signal installations or intersection reconstruction, such as:
- Adding turn lanes
- Converting wire-hung traffic signals to mast arm-supported traffic signals
- Adding pedestrian signals
- Adding emergency vehicle prioritization for traffic signals
- Upgrading vehicle detection technology
According to city officials, intersection improvements will be completed by December at the following six intersections throughout the city:
- Walnut Avenue and Gardenia Drive
- Hwy. 46 West and Hueco Springs Loop Road
- Hwy. 46 West and Mission Valley Road
- Hwy. 46 West and Independence Drive
- Hwy. 46 West and FM 1863/Alyssa Way
- Loop 337 and Borchers Boulevard/New Braunfels High School