City ready to tear up, rebuild bad roads

CHRIS SHADROCK City Communications Director
Today, 08:00 AM

Construction began this week on key infrastructure improvements to three roadways in Boerne: West Blanco Road, West Kronkosky Street and Parkway Drive.

These projects are part of the $23 million Prop A streets and mobility bond election approved by voters in November 2022.

“These projects represent our commitment to investing in high-quality infrastructure, while also enhancing safety and mobility for our residents and visitors,” Boerne Mayor Frank Ritchie said.

“By using data-driven decisions and careful planning, we’re ensuring that these improvements align with our long-term vision for Boerne,” Ritchie said.

Bennett Paving LLC has been selected for the $1.1 million project. Construction is expected to take approximately one week per street, weather permitting, as crews completely tear out old pavement and rebuild from the ground up.

West Blanco Road will be the first of the three streets to be rebuilt, and concrete work by the public restrooms is the first task.

Temperatures must be above 50 degrees and rising for new asphalt to be laid down.

Deteriorating road conditions in the West Blanco Road area are among street deficiencies being fixed in the weeks to come. Courtesy photo

“This investment is about more than just repaving streets, it’s about ensuring that our roadways are safe and efficient for the future,” Jeff Carroll, Boerne’s engineering and mobility director, said. “By rebuilding these roads, we will address critical needs and help us advance our mobility master plans.”

The city prioritized these projects based on their pavement condition assessments. The Pavement Condition Index (PCI), which rates road quality on a scale from 0 to 100, determined that these were three of the worst rated streets in Boerne.

West Blanco Road, from Main Street to West San Antonio Avenue, received a PCI rating of 18/100. Similarly, Parkway Drive’s PCI rating came in at just 20/100.

West Kronkosky Street received the worst score of all city streets, with its 5/100 PCI mark.

“This is another example of how we are using voter- approved funding to make meaningful upgrades that will have a lasting impact,” Ritchie added. “Our residents placed their trust in us to enhance mobility, and we are delivering on that promise.”

The remainder of Prop A funding will be used to rebuild and expand Adler Road with construction expected to begin in early 2026.

For updates on this and other infrastructure projects, visit the city’s bond election website, at: www. ci.boerne.tx.us/2238/ Boerne-Bonds-2022.