Transportation projects continue to progress in the Schertz and Cibolo areas, leading to temporary lane closures while repairs are underway. Learn more about four ongoing and upcoming projects.
Upcoming projects
Project: The city of Schertz is going to create preliminary design plans for reconstruction, street widening and secure environmental clearance so federal funding can be secured for construction.
Update: Work continues on finalizing the construction plans and resolving utility conflicts. An additional grant funding source has been identified for the water line relocations needed for the project. Staff and the consultant are working on pursuing the grant opportunity.
Timeline: fall 2026-fall 2027Cost: $18.2 millionFunding source: city of SchertzOngoing projects
Project: Work will include the removal and replacement of asphalt to improve 1,519 feet of roadway along Wiedner Road at three different sections, including near Schlather Park and Pioneer Junction.
Update: City staff began roadwork March 16, expected to last through March 30. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic.
Timeline: March 16-30Cost: TBAFunding source: city of CiboloI-35 NEX
Project: The Texas Department of Transportation is constructing two main lanes and one high-occupancy vehicle lane.
Update: Throughout March, multiple lane closures were conducted from Loop 410 to FM 3009. While the project is underway, weekly lane closures continue, and mainlanes along I-35 are reduced for nighttime construction.
Timeline: June 2022-fall 2027Cost: $1.5 billionFunding source: TxDOTFM 1518
Project: About 5.6 miles of FM 1518 will be reconstructed by widening the existing roadway. Two 11-foot lanes will be constructed in each direction, alongside a raised center median, and shared-use paths on each side of the roadway.
Update: Traffic on FM 1518 between I-10 and the Woman Hollering Creek bridge will be shifted to the east, beginning as early as March 19. Two-way traffic along FM 1518 will be maintained. This configuration is expected to be in place until winter 2026.
Timeline: spring 2024-spring 2028Cost: $72.78 millionFunding Source: TxDOT, city of Schertz
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