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Comal County
Critical PriorityTransportationopen

Road Infrastructure

Summary

Severe weather led to active flooding and numerous road closures across Comal County, prompting emergency operations center activation and public safety warnings.

At a glance

Total mentions
14
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Costs associated with emergency response and road maintenance are ongoing.

✅Who benefits

County residents benefit from real-time road closure updates and first responder readiness.

⚠️Who could be affected

Drivers experiencing travel delays and residents near overflowing water crossings are impacted.

Mentions & discussions (17)

MeetingAug 6, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Aug 6, 2026

The county reviewed a comprehensive road improvement plan by HNTB with funding options ranging from $100 million to $300 million. Commissioners discussed preparing for future bond measures and leveraging state funds.

MeetingJul 16, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Jul 16, 2026

Severe weather led to active flooding and numerous road closures across Comal County, prompting emergency operations center activation and public safety warnings.

MeetingJul 9, 2026

Commissioners Court - Jul 9, 2026

The County Engineer reported strong progress on seasonal road paving, aiming for a record 62 miles of road improvements by the end of August.

KSATJun 22, 2026

Man was driving 100+ mph before Comal County crash that killed woman and dog, affidavit states

Man was driving 100+ mph before Comal County crash that killed woman and dog, affidavit states KSAT

MeetingApr 2, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Apr 2, 2026

The county approved a resolution supporting a federal land access grant application by the Great Springs Project to design a shared-use trail along FM 2439 and FM 1102. Commissioners discussed concerns regarding right-of-way constraints along high-speed state highways and future road widening costs.

MeetingMar 19, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Mar 19, 2026

The county approved consulting agreements and surveying work to advance road planning and property acquisition along Blanco Road and establish a broader county road improvement program.

KSATFeb 24, 2026

Man charged after dump truck hits, kills pedestrian in New Braunfels, city says

Man charged after dump truck hits, kills pedestrian in New Braunfels, city says KSAT

MeetingJan 8, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Jan 8, 2026

Comal County backed TxDOT's plans for a $39 million overpass to help ease future traffic congestion on Highway 46. The project is expected to begin construction within the next five to ten years.

MeetingDec 11, 2025approved

Commissioners Court - Dec 11, 2025

The county is lobbying for the expansion of SH-46 between IH-35 and IH-10 to reduce congestion and improve safety. This is a long-term, complex project involving coordination with state and regional partners.

MeetingOct 9, 2025approved

Commissioners Court - Oct 9, 2025

The county is moving forward with engineering design to fix a flood-prone low water crossing on River Road at Jacob's Creek. This project aims to prevent emergency responders and residents from getting trapped during heavy rains.

MeetingSep 18, 2025approved

Commissioners Court - Sep 18, 2025

The county is funding an engineering design study for a bridge at the flood-prone River Road low-water crossing at Jacob's Creek. During heavy rains, the crossing routinely floods, trapping residents and emergency staff.

MeetingSep 11, 2025approved

Commissioners Court - Sep 11, 2025

The county accepted nearly five miles of new subdivision roads into the county maintenance system across developments like 4S Ranch and Johnson Ranch South, while releasing financial sureties.

MeetingJul 24, 2025

Commissioners Court - Jul 24, 2025

The county transferred contingency funds to support a record 60 miles of road paving and cover flood-related overtime.

MeetingJun 12, 2025approved

Commissioners Court - Jun 12, 2025

Heavy overnight rain brought up to seven inches of precipitation across parts of the county, causing the Dry Comal to crest near 20 feet and resulting in 11 county road closures.

MeetingApr 10, 2025approved

Commissioners Court - Apr 10, 2025

Residents and county staff reviewed sight distance issues at a skewed intersection north of Canyon Lake. The court voted to install a stop sign to improve safety despite resident feedback suggesting alternative traffic flow patterns.

MeetingMar 27, 2025approved

Commissioners Court - Mar 27, 2025

The county engineer's office presented details on the upcoming Altgelt Lane Bridge replacement project, which will eliminate a dangerous low-water crossing and sharp curve starting April 1.

New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

McQueeney Road lane closures expected as NBU continues interceptor project

McQueeney Road lane closures expected as NBU continues interceptor project

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