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Project Overview
Work is currently underway on TxDOT's I-10 Kendall Extension project, causing a significant impact on traffic in and around the City of Boerne. As part of the project, TxDOT is replacing two overpass bridges across I-10 in Boerne – one at Main Street and one at Highway 46 (Bandera Road). Improvements are also being made to the access roads, including conversion to one-way traffic. The city will utilize this webpage to provide updates as we receive them from TxDOT and its contractors.
- Watch an animation of the project from TxDOT.
- Review a detailed schematic map of the project from TxDOT.
As work on these projects progresses, TxDOT will announce closures that will impact the flow of traffic in and around Boerne. Please be aware that any scheduled closures are subject to change. Check back frequently and follow the City of Boerne on Facebook and Twitter for the latest information. Learn about current and upcoming road closures below.
Current Closures
Westbound I-10 On Ramp at Highway 46
Starting April 4, 2022, there will be a temporary closure of the existing westbound SH 46/Bandera Rd. entrance ramp onto I-10 West. This is the part of the access road by the Days Inn and School Street. This closure is to allow for TxDOT crews and the contractor to construct the new entrance ramp. School Street will remain open, as will the part of the access road that leads to School Street. It is estimated this portion of the project will take three weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Those needing to get onto I-10 West, heading towards Comfort and Kerrville, will need to get on the interstate at Johns Road, North Main Street, or utilize Christus Parkway and use the on ramp just before Highway 46.
Eastbound I-10 Frontage Road
Starting Monday, January 3, 2022, the existing Eastbound I-10 Frontage Road will be closed from Menger Springs to Highway 87 (Main Street). Estimated completion is Spring 2022.
During the closure, traffic on the Eastbound I-10 Frontage Road will be detoured onto I-10 via the new entrance ramp past Menger Springs and can exit back onto the Frontage Road via Exit 543 to Scenic Loop Road.
This closure is being done to allow TxDOT’s contractor to construct the new frontage road and the approach work to the Highway 87 bridge. See a map of the closure below.
Upcoming Closures
School Street at I-10 West Frontage Road
The next stage of construction at I-10 and Highway 46 will require the complete closure and reconstruction of the intersection of South School Street at the existing I-10 westbound frontage road.
This phase of the project is expected to start Monday, May 16, 2022, and take an estimated 3-4 weeks to complete. TxDOT's contractor will not start this phase until the new I-10 West entrance ramp from Highway 46 is opened. (Note: This was originally slated to begin May 2.)
Access to businesses between School Street and Highway 46 (Days Inn, Taco Bell/Exxon) will still be possible via the frontage road from Highway 46. Businesses on School Street south of W. Highland Drive (First Baptist Church, Crestmont, Grind House, Days Inn) will still be accessible from School Street, but not from the frontage road.
Project Timeline and Progress Tracker
Work on TxDOT's I-10 Kendall Extension project is scheduled to last into 2022 with several phases of construction occurring throughout. The two main areas of work in Boerne are at the intersections of I-10 and Highway 87 (Main Street) and I-10 and Highway 46 (Bandera Road)
Click on the tabs below to learn more about the timeline for work at each of these two intersections. Timelines and construction phases are subject to change and delay by TxDOT.
Project Timeline – I-10 at Highway 87 (Main Street)
Below is a list of completed project milestones and estimated completion dates for other phases of construction taking place at the Highway 87 / Main Street interchange at I-10. The information below is from TxDOT and its contractors.
Completed
- Demolish old Highway 87/Main Street bridge.
- New I-10 East entrance ramp from Highway 87/Main Street.
- New I-10 East exit ramp to Scenic Loop Road.
- New I-10 East-West turnaround under Scenic Loop Road.
- New I-10 East exit ramp between Scenic Loop Road and Balcones Creek.
- New I-10 West entrance ramp between Balcones Creek and Scenic Loop Road.
Spring/Summer 2022 (Estimated Completion)
- New Highway 87 southbound bridge.
- New westbound frontage road between Highway 87 and Christus Parkway.
This map from TxDOT is an overview of the construction project underway at Main Street and I-10 in Boerne. Click here to see a more detailed schematic.
Project Timeline – I-10 at Highway 46 (Bandera Road)
Below is a list of completed project milestones and estimated completion dates for other phases of construction taking place at the Highway 46 / Bandera Road interchange at I-10. The information below is from TxDOT and its contractors.
Completed
- New westbound to eastbound turnaround bridge at Highway 46.
- New roadway to new Highway 46 bridge.
- New Backage Road 02 in front of the Chili’s restaurant.
- New I-10 East Exit 540 to Highway 46.
- New I-10 East entrance ramp from Highway 46.
- Demolish old Highway 46 bridge over I-10
Spring/Summer 2022 (Estimated Completion)
- New I-10 West entrance ramp from Highway 46.
- New Highway 46 southbound bridge over I-10.
- New Highway 46 roadway connecting to new frontage roads and bridge.
- New Backage Road 01 from School Street to Highway 46.
The map above from TxDOT is an overview of the construction project underway at Bandera Road/Highway 46 and I-10 in Boerne. Click here to see a more detailed schematic.