Gruene Road and Post Road Realignment & Zipp Road Projects in New Braunfels, TX

The City of New Braunfels is executing a pedestrian facility improvement project at the intersection of Gruene Road and Post Road, with additional work on Zipp Road. This renovation and alteration effort covers 7,045 sq ft of public infrastructure in Comal County. The project is registered with TDLR and is scheduled to finish in November 2026, following a construction start in August 2026. The estimated cost for these improvements is $94,253.

The work involves specific pedestrian facility enhancements rather than general roadway paving. The registered accessibility specialist of record is Peter F Grojean. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and the status is listed as Review Complete.

Project Scope and Cost Context

Pape-Dawson serves as the design firm for this project. The estimated cost of $94,253 translates to approximately $13 per square foot. This figure is below the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Comal County, which stands at $86 per square foot. The total estimated cost is also below the county median of $270,000 for similar projects. The scheduled build window of 115 days is close to the county median of 120 days for this type of work.

The City of New Braunfels has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,745,493, including the New Braunfels Cemetery and Well 6 Pump Station. Pape-Dawson has six other registered projects totaling $7,256,414, with locations in Fort Worth, Boerne, Seguin, and San Antonio. A listing on projects.constructconnect.com describes the Gruene Road and Post Road Realignment Project & Zipp Road Projects in New Braunfels.

The funding source involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The area profile for ZIP code 78130 indicates a population of about 95,787 and a median household income of $84,426. The median owner-occupied home value is $296,300. These Census estimates provide context for the community where the pedestrian improvements are being installed.

Construction is set to begin in August 2026, aligning with the completion target of November 2026. The project focuses on accessibility and pedestrian safety at a key intersection in New Braunfels. The specific scope is defined as Pedestrian Facility Improvements. The registration date with TDLR is June 2026. The plan review was finalized in August 2026.