The historic flooding that impacted Boerne on July 15 damaged the culvert construction site at Adler Road and No Name Creek, forcing the City of Boerne to adjust construction plans.
The temporary sidewalk and roadway along the north side of Adler Road were destroyed and the ground beneath them was washed away during the flood. The stretch of roadway has been fully closed to vehicles and pedestrians since then.
Rather than let the setback stretch the project out, the City is adjusting its approach to speed up recovery and reduce the total time drivers will deal with disruptions.
Revised Construction Plan
The City is moving straight into the next phase of construction, which will allow crews to immediately begin excavating and installing the upstream culvert on the north side of Adler Road.
This is being done instead of rebuilding the temporary roadway to the condition it was in before the flood. Restoring the temporary roadway first would require specialized, time-intensive safety measures and still require the road to be closed in both directions for an estimated three to four weeks.
By moving directly into culvert construction, crews can prioritize installing the sidewalk along the south side of Adler Road and restoring pedestrian access.
While the closure will create a short-term inconvenience for motorists, it will shorten the overall construction timeline and restore two-way traffic sooner.
WATCH: Overview of project at July 29 City Council meeting
How Long Will Adler Road Be Closed?
The revised construction timeline means two-way traffic will reopen by the first week of September.
The City plans to have sidewalk access at the site restored by the start of school on Aug. 11.
“The flooding significantly changed the condition of the roadway and required us to reevaluate the construction sequence,” said Jeff Carroll, Engineering and Mobility director. “While we know a full closure is not ideal, this approach allows us to complete the most critical work, such as restoring pedestrian access and reopening Adler Road to two-way traffic, much sooner.”
Once the roadway and sidewalk are reopened, there will be about two weeks of additional work, including the remaining shared-use path, curb, and channel improvements.
The timeline for construction is weather dependent.
Impact to Local Access
During this time, drivers can still access schools, businesses, and homes along Adler Road. Detour signs will direct drivers around the construction zone via Garden Street, Main Street, Blanco Road, and Plant Avenue.
All entry and exit points at Curington Elementary School will remain accessible to parents, students, and staff.
City officials recognize that both construction options to move forward after the flood damage present challenges for drivers but have determined the revised schedule provides the quickest and most cost-effective path to restoring normal traffic operations.
“We understand this closure will impact residents, schools, and commuters,” Carroll said. “We continue to work closely with Boerne ISD to minimize the overall disruption by completing the work as efficiently as possible.”
Currey Creek Culvert Update
As of July 28, crews at the Adler Road and Currey Creek culvert construction site are completing the sidewalk and driveways. Two-way traffic is scheduled to return before the start of school on August 11.
Additional information about closure dates, detour routes, and construction updates will be shared through the City’s communication channels as work progresses.
