Check out 4 transportation updates in Comal County

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the I-35 at FM 725 project is anticipated to be complete in winter 2026.

The Texas Department of Transportation has one ongoing project in the city of New Braunfels that focuses on improving safety and highway operations and eliminating roadway hazards, according to the department’s project tracker.

Meanwhile, Comal County officials have three bridges in the works, one of which officially opened to the public Dec. 15, county officials said.

Ongoing

I-35 at FM 725

• Project: TxDOT will fund intersection operational improvements at the intersection of I-35 and FM 725.
• Update: the intersection is under construction.
• Cost: $5.59 million
• Timeline: 2021-winter 2026
• Funding source: TxDOT

Completed

Altgelt Bridge

• Project: The new bridge was built to address a low-water crossing area at Altgelt Lane near Wald Road, addressing roadway safety concerns.
• Update: The bridge opened in December.
• Cost: $2.4 million
• Timeline: April-December 2025
• Funding source: Comal County fiscal year 2024 budget

Upcoming

Smithson Valley Bridge

• Project: The bridge is being built to address a low-water crossing area at Smithson Valley Road and FM 1863 over Cibolo Creek.
• Update: The project is currently in the design phase.
• Cost: $2.8 million split evenly between Comal County and Bexar County
• Timeline: Construction is set to begin January, with an estimated completion date of September 2026.
• Funding source: Comal County and Bexar County fiscal year 2024 budgets

​​Jacob’s Creek Bridge

• Project: The bridge is being built to address a low-water crossing on FM 306 over Jacob's Creek in Canyon Lake, addressing roadway safety concerns.
• Update: The project is currently in preliminary stages.
• Cost: $1.5 million
• Timeline: TBD
• Funding source: Comal County fiscal year 2026 budget