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Road Infrastructure

Comal County

Summary

The Court accepted Simmons Valley roads into county maintenance (meaning taxpayers now maintain them) and abandoned a remnant of the historic New Braunfels-Blanco Road that hasn't been maintained in decades.

At a glance

Total mentions
12
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

County assumes maintenance responsibility for the accepted Simmons Valley roads.

✅Who benefits

Simmons Valley residents get county-maintained roads; landowners gain clear title on the abandoned remnant.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents waiting on the Jacobs Creek bridge project experience further delays.

Mentions & discussions (16)

MeetingOct 22, 2026

Commissioners Court - Oct 22, 2026

Funds from a delayed bridge project were reallocated to extend the county's road paving season to a record 63 miles and purchase needed equipment.

MeetingOct 1, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Oct 1, 2026

The Court accepted Simmons Valley roads into county maintenance (meaning taxpayers now maintain them) and abandoned a remnant of the historic New Braunfels-Blanco Road that hasn't been maintained in decades.

MeetingJul 9, 2026

Commissioners Court - Jul 9, 2026

The County Engineer announced progress on the annual paving season, projecting a record-breaking 62 miles of road improvements completed by the end of August. An interactive daily road work tracker is now available on the county website for residents.

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 23, 2026approved

Commissioners Court - Apr 23, 2026

The county accepted new roads in Mayfair and Steelwood Trail into the county road system and approved a replat for Ridgeview Oaks East. These actions ensure proper maintenance and infrastructure standards in growing residential areas.

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

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.

Community Impact - New Braunfels

City Council adopts New Braunfels Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan

City Council adopts New Braunfels Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan

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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