Gruene, Post Roads Intersection Work Begins
Construction started November 2, 2026 on a New Braunfels intersection project aimed at improving safety and congestion.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Construction
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Construction began November 2, 2026 at the intersection of Gruene Road and Post Road in New Braunfels. The city awarded the nearly $700,000 contract to E-Z Bel Construction on July 13, 2026.
Why it matters
The project is designed to improve safety, reduce congestion and enhance pedestrian access in a growing area of New Braunfels. It is funded through roadway impact fees collected from new development.
The city awarded a nearly $700,000 contract to E-Z Bel Construction on July 13, 2026, with crews working primarily 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first detour is expected about one month after construction starts, though the stub does not detail how later stages will affect traffic volumes.
The players
City of New Braunfels
The city of New Braunfels is the municipal government overseeing the intersection improvement project and funding it through roadway impact fees collected from new development.
E-Z Bel Construction
E-Z Bel Construction is the contractor the City Council selected in July 2026 to perform the nearly $700,000 intersection improvement work.
The details
The project will realign Gruene Road where it meets Post Road and convert the intersection into a four-way stop. It also adds new sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps, updated pavement striping and minor drainage work.
Timeline
July 13, 2026: City Council awards construction contract to E-Z Bel Construction.
November 2, 2026: Construction begins at the Gruene Road and Post Road intersection.
Early December 2026: First detour is anticipated.
Mid-February 2027: Construction is expected to be completed, weather permitting.
Market Landscape
The project is funded through roadway impact fees paid by new development, so the cost of expanding local roads is being shifted toward growth. It reflects how Central Texas cities are using development-linked fees to keep pace with traffic from fast-growing corridors.
Drivers using Gruene Road and Post Road should expect lane changes and a first detour around early December 2026, with crews working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once complete, the four-way stop and new sidewalks will change how traffic and pedestrians move through the intersection.
The takeaway
Drivers and pedestrians near Gruene Road and Post Road can plan around daytime work hours and the expected early December detour. Checking city updates before traveling through the area can help avoid delays until construction wraps up in mid-February 2027.
What happens next
The first detour is anticipated in early December 2026, and construction is expected to finish in mid-February 2027, weather permitting.
Further reading
Explore more local projects in the Construction section for New Braunfels.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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