South Kowald and Conrads plans propose turn lanes and sidewalks

Drivers and nearby residents can now inspect proposed lane, sidewalk and drainage changes before tentative 2028–29 construction.

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Published October 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM CDT2 min read

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New Braunfels has scheduled an Oct. 22 open house where residents can review preliminary plans for two 2023 bond road projects: South Kowald Lane and Conrads Lane.

Drivers and nearby residents can examine proposed lane, sidewalk and drainage changes and give city staff feedback at the open house.

What each project proposes

The South Kowald Lane project covers the stretch from the Interstate 35 frontage road to FM 1101. Its preliminary scope includes two driving lanes and a center turn lane, shoulders, sidewalks on both sides, a traffic signal at FM 1101, and drainage and pedestrian upgrades. The city estimates its cost at $10.7 million and tentatively places construction between July 2028 and November 2029.

The Conrads Lane project runs from FM 1102 to Goodwin Lane. The city proposes driving lanes, a median and turn lane, additional turn lanes, a wider intersection radius at Goodwin Lane, a shared-use path, and drainage and pedestrian upgrades. Its estimated cost is $11.8 million, with a tentative construction window from April 2028 to July 2029.

Preliminary New Braunfels road project estimates and schedules announced Oct. 8, 2026
Project and limits	Estimated cost	Proposed work	Tentative construction
South Kowald Lane: I-35 frontage road to FM 1101	$10.7 million	Driving lanes, center turn lane, shoulders, sidewalks, FM 1101 signal, drainage	July 2028–November 2029
Conrads Lane: FM 1102 to Goodwin Lane	$11.8 million	Driving lanes, median and turn lanes, wider Goodwin intersection radius, shared‑	April 2028–July 2029

Costs, scope and construction windows are preliminary city estimates; the release does not describe completed work.

How to review the plans

The come-and-go open house is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the NBU Service Center, 355 FM 306. Residents may review preliminary information, ask city staff questions and provide feedback. The city's project announcement lists the scope and tentative schedules to inspect before the event.

From the source record

City announcementConrads Lane and South Kowald Lane improvement projects

Open house: Oct. 22, 5–6:30 p.m., NBU Service Center, 355 FM 306.

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The city invites residents to review preliminary information and give staff feedback on both road projects.