The details
According to city documents, the project will reconstruct and widen Babcock Road and add drainage improvements, including swales, or gently sloped channels, to direct the flow of stormwater into designated channels and away from the park. San Antonio Water System improvements include a valve, a water meter, and fire hydrant adjustments. CPS Energy improvements include the installation of an estimated 2,500 linear feet 8-inch gas main.
The project includes:
- Roadway reconstruction
- Center turn lane
- Upgrades to traffic signals
- Sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches
- Mid-block pedestrian crossing
- Drainage swales
- Lighting along the Maverick Creek Trail Shared Use Path
Babcock Road has already been widened up to the West Hausman intersection. The segment of Babcock Road stretching from West Hausman Road to UTSA Boulevard is the second phase of the project.
District 8 council member Ivalis Meza Gonzalez praised the approval of the contract and said she hopes the third phase of the project will be added to the upcoming bond in 2027.
“The UTSA area is continuing to grow rapidly, and it is my hope that this construction will help make the area safer and more convenient and enjoyable,” Gonzalez said.
Construction is estimated to begin in winter 2026 and be completed by winter 2027. According to city documents, two-way traffic will remain open throughout the project.
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