SAWS Nears Finish on South Flores Sewer Work
Sewer line work is complete on the $10 million South Flores Street project, with seven manholes still to close.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Local Services
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The San Antonio Water System is replacing a sewer main along South Flores Street in a $10 million project that began several months ago. Road closures, detours and limited parking have frustrated nearby businesses and residents.
Why it matters
Ongoing closures and reduced parking have cut into business at neighboring shops, including Karolina's Antiques, which reports losses of at least a couple thousand dollars over the past couple of months. The project's progress shows how major utility work can reshape daily access for a San Antonio commercial corridor.
The sewer main replacement is valued at $10 million, and crews still need to close seven manholes after completing the sewer line work. Karolina's Antiques has reported losses of at least a couple thousand dollars over the past couple of months, though a full accounting of impacts is not available.
The players
San Antonio Water System (SAWS)
The San Antonio Water System is the municipal utility that provides water and wastewater services to San Antonio and oversees the sewer main replacement on South Flores Street.
Karolina's Antiques
Karolina's Antiques is a local business on South Flores Street that has reported losing at least a couple thousand dollars because of the construction disruptions.
The details
Crews have rerouted traffic around the construction zone and used a parking area near Karolina's Antiques for equipment and loading. Only a few vendors took part in the community market this past weekend, and a parent reported longer drop-off and pick-up routes for their children because of the detours.
Timeline
Construction on South Flores Street began several months before November 5, 2026.
Last week, weather and conflicts with existing fiber-optic infrastructure delayed the remaining work.
Work on the seven manholes is scheduled to resume next week.
SAWS expects the project to finish in the next several weeks and remains on track for completion by the end of 2026.
Local Services Context
Utility replacement projects like this one on South Flores Street often span many months and affect the parking, access and foot traffic that small San Antonio shops rely on. The disruption on this corridor reflects how routine infrastructure maintenance can strain neighborhood commerce even when the work itself is necessary.
Drivers and shoppers should expect continued detours and limited parking on South Flores Street until the remaining manholes are closed. Residents with school or work routes through the area may see longer travel times while the project wraps up.
The takeaway
Residents and shoppers near South Flores Street can plan for detours and reduced parking through the final weeks of the project. Checking with local businesses before visiting can help avoid delays while work continues.
What happens next
Crews are scheduled to resume work on the seven remaining manholes next week, and SAWS expects the project to finish in the next several weeks.
Further reading
For more on area providers, see Local Services coverage across San Antonio.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSAT.
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