SH 46 from I-35 to I-10

The Texas Department of Transportation San Antonio District is proposing to improve SH 46 from I-35 to I-10 and I-35 from South Walnut Avenue to FM 306 in Comal and Guadalupe counties, Texas. TxDOT has been working collaboratively with Comal County, the City of New Braunfels, Guadalupe County and the City of Seguin to help identify corridor issues and concerns.

Improvements along SH 46 are needed to meet current and future traffic volumes and regional population growth. The purpose of the project is to reduce congestion, improve mobility and increase safety along SH 46. TxDOT is proposing to expand SH 46 with operational and corridor improvements including additional lanes, overpasses and intersection improvements. The proposed expansion also includes limited ramp reconstruction along I-35.

• Expanding SH 46 to a four-lane controlled access highway with two-lane, one-way frontage roads.
• Constructing overpasses at:
  •  Mary Boulevard/Saengerhalle Road
  • Weltner Road
  •  Pfeiffer Lane/Canal Lane
  • Cordova Road/Three Oaks Road
  • Future Pecan Parkway

*Subject to change.

The proposed project began in 2020,  TxDOT began meeting with the cities of Seguin and New Braunfels as well as Comal and Guadalupe counties in 2021. In 2022, TxDOT met with potentially affected property owners. A virtual public meeting with in-person open houses in New Braunfels and Seguin occurred in January 2023. Refinements to the draft schematic design are underway.

Next steps include holding additional public involvement opportunities such as meetings with potentially affected property owners and an in-person meeting with virtual option. After that, TxDOT would finalize the schematic design and environmental study documentation, followed by the potential environmental clearance of the project. The schedule for these next steps is still to be determined.

Subsequent project development schedules for final design, right-of-way acquisition and construction will be dependent on environmental clearance and funding availability.

For project updates, please email your name and contact information to SH46_Study@pozcam.com. Please include “Updates on SH 46 from I-35 to I-10” in the subject line.

The purpose of public involvement is to share project information, present project updates, and gather public input. TxDOT is committed to working closely with the public on this project. Public input will be considered as TxDOT moves forward in developing a plan to improve safety and mobility of this corridor while preparing for future growth.

• Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 - Virtual Public Meeting and New Braunfels Open House 
• Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 - Virtual Public Meeting and Seguin Open House