Bulverde Road (Canyon, Howe: construction, maintenance, safe)

[imaterry78259]

Is there plans to make another north south street from 410 to Hwy 1863 anytime soon. It just a matter of time b/f Bulverde Rd becomes a parking lot. Can Judson Rd be expanded past 1604 since there will be majopr developments built along 1604 between Bulverde and Judson Rd?

[TexHwyMan]

There are plans to extend both Judson and O'Connor Road north to Dusty Canyon and TPC Pkwy. However, keep in mind that there's an active quarry there, so there won't be anything done until the quarry closes and it's redeveloped.

Other than that, there are no other new north/south roads on the Major Thoroughfare Plan east of 281:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/planning/G...s/1009GG04.pdf

[the_dimwit]

What I'd like to know is the reasoning behind using concrete over asphault on the stretch of Bulverde Road north of 1604. Seems like it would have been far quicker (and probably cheaper) to use asphault...but I'm no engineer.

--Dim

[TexHwyMan]

Originally Posted by the_dimwit

What I'd like to know is the reasoning behind using concrete over asphault on the stretch of Bulverde Road north of 1604. Seems like it would have been far quicker (and probably cheaper) to use asphault...but I'm no engineer.

--Dim

Probably because of the soil conditions. Concrete, or "rigid pavement" as it's known in the biz, will hold up much better in the soft clay that predominates much of the area. Asphalt, or "flexible pavement", requires a lot more maintenance because of the shifting soil. You'll see lots of roads across the area that have an uneven surface and, eventually, broken pavement because of this. Yes, concrete takes longer to construct and is a bit more expensive, but it will hold-up better in the long run.

[the_dimwit]

Originally Posted by TexHwyMan

Probably because of the soil conditions. Concrete, or "rigid pavement" as it's known in the biz, will hold up much better in the soft clay that predominates much of the area. Asphalt, or "flexible pavement", requires a lot more maintenance because of the shifting soil. You'll see lots of roads across the area that have an uneven surface and, eventually, broken pavement because of this. Yes, concrete takes longer to construct and is a bit more expensive, but it will hold-up better in the long run.

Thanks, HwyMan. I figured it had to do with the soil composition, but man is it taking FOREVER to complete the construction in that area! From a driving standpoint, I'd rather deal with a little uneven asphault than the constant "bump...bump...bump...bump" as my car travels over each "spacer" line in the concrete.

--Dim

[bolonyokte]

well thats nice-- way way back in the hey days and thats a bit of way back bulverde road "green bul" road was known for being the "death road" because that is where cemeteries and burying took place out in the boonies--- i think that is how the old story goes something like that.

[albert soliz]

Originally Posted by bolonyokte

well thats nice-- way way back in the hey days and thats a bit of way back bulverde road "green bul" road was known for being the "death road" because that is where cemeteries and burying took place out in the boonies--- i think that is how the old story goes something like that.

Speaking of BULVERDE RD.,How is that FOOD VENDORS BOARDWALK?I plan to check it out soon.
AL

[albert soliz]

Originally Posted by TexHwyMan

Probably because of the soil conditions. Concrete, or "rigid pavement" as it's known in the biz, will hold up much better in the soft clay that predominates much of the area. Asphalt, or "flexible pavement", requires a lot more maintenance because of the shifting soil. You'll see lots of roads across the area that have an uneven surface and, eventually, broken pavement because of this. Yes, concrete takes longer to construct and is a bit more expensive, but it will hold-up better in the long run.

T.H.M Question; Would it be safer for 18wheelers to approach the 410 south cutoff at 35s i front of H.E.B.warehouse if the that banked turn would start sooner instead of at the last few hundred yards when the rig is on flat surface then is fighting "G'" foces going around that bend and possibly rolling over even at a safe speed.Iam no racse car driverbut it just seems that way to me.Just curious,seen too many Rigs go over the rail.

[TexHwyMan]

Originally Posted by albert soliz

T.H.M Question; Would it be safer for 18wheelers to approach the 410 south cutoff at 35s i front of H.E.B.warehouse if the that banked turn would start sooner instead of at the last few hundred yards when the rig is on flat surface then is fighting "G'" foces going around that bend and possibly rolling over even at a safe speed.Iam no racse car driverbut it just seems that way to me.Just curious,seen too many Rigs go over the rail.

Work will start later this year to turn that into a right-hand exit with a flyover.

[imaterry78259]

What will Bulverde Rd north of 1604 look like 5 years from now.