As Boerne residents anticipate improvements to their daily commutes, City Manager Ben Thatcher outlined the Adler Road overhaul plans, a project set to modernize the artery crucial for both local traffic and drainage issues. In a City Council meeting on June 25, details emerged about a two-phase development earmarked by community-driven efforts and federal funding collaborations. My Boerne News reported on these updates with a focus on the expected timetable and project specifics.
With a Pavement Condition Index of a dismal 22 out of 100, the dilapidated state of Adler Road prompted both survey feedback, and November 2022 bond election funding. Although voters are aware of the timetable for these improvements, they can anticipate a long process with construction slated to start in early 2025. Meanwhile, the city intends to maintain the road, including pothole repairs during the summer of 2024. Thatcher’s presentation also covered the decision for federal funds to improve two low water crossings, the planning and partnership with Kendall County denoting a larger, strategic framework for the upgrades.
The overhaul encompasses not just a widened street but a multi-use path and improved water management infrastructure. "The result of the culvert project will be two low water crossings allowing the road to remain passable during heavy rain," stated Director of Engineering and Mobility Jeff Carroll, emphasizing the necessity and scope of the work at hand. In addition to Carroll's insights, the design for the overhaul is currently 60 percent complete, with in-depth construction set to commence after preliminary groundwork in 2025.
Phase one commences with the construction of new elevated culverts scheduled to begin in 2025 and aims for a year-end completion. Phase two, a more extensive stage involving the roadway's actual reconstruction, will not start until early 2026 and is expected to continue through 2028. Such timing allows for the massive undertaking which includes drainage curbs, storm drains, and a roundabout. Residents should see preliminary activities, such as utility relocations and land acquisitions, starting next year, according to plans obtained by My Boerne News.
