Construction Project Summary
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SAWS is installing new water lines along several residential and commercial streets in Districts 8 and 9 to improve water service in the area. Once complete, this project will enhance infrastructure between the Bitters Booster Station and the DeZavala Elevated Tank.
Construction will take place along:
•Lockhill-Selma Road, from Orsinger Road to George Road
•George Road, from Lockhill-Selma to the Shady Walk Drive drainage channel
•The drainage channel running through Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy and the Voelcker Homestead
All work will be within the City of San Antonio (COSA) right of way.
Crews will use both open-cut and bore construction methods, with trench depths reaching up to 18 feet. To reduce inconvenience, traffic control will be in place, but you may still see lane closures and detours in active work zones. We appreciate your patience as we make these important upgrades.
For questions regarding this project, please contact Byron Gipson at 210-233-2977 or [email protected].
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Construction Project Map
Project Update
Water pipe installation is ongoing on several streets.
January 9, 2026
Crew 1 is starting work on Lockhill Selma near Orsinger Lane and will be installing water pipe towards George Road. Materials are being brought in, and the crew is potholing existing utilities before work begins.
Crew 2 is installing pipe on George Road from Hunters Bow and laying towards Lockhill Selma. George Road is open to two-way traffic, but flaggers will be on-site while work is happening.
Installation of water pipe under NW Military is complete. Bore machine equipment is being moved to Fairfield so work can begin at that location.
Project Update
Installation of water pipe continues on several streets.
December 19, 2025
Crews are currently installing new water pipes near NW Military Highway and George Road. Work is also happening on the opposite side of George Road at Hunters Bow, where crews are installing additional water lines.
Project Update
Construction continues moving forward.
December 5, 2025
Crews are continuing to install new pipes along George Road, starting from the low-water crossing and towards NW Military Highway. At the intersection of George Road and NW Military Highway, they are boring underneath the street, so pavement won’t be disturbed.
Project Update
Construction is still in progress.
November 14, 2025
Installation of pipe is complete on Lockhill Selma, and streets are being restored. Crews are also continuing work along NW Military Highway and George Road, where they’re putting in new pipe.
Project Update
Work continues along several streets.
October 31, 2025
The contractor is still working along NW Military Highway and George Road to install a 42 inch pipe. The section at the low water crossing on George Road is finished. So far, about 500 feet of pipe have been installed. Work is also continuing on Lockhill Selma.
Project Update
Construction continues moving along.
October 21, 2025
The contractor has finished installing the 42″ steel casing in pipe in the area. Digging is currently happening in the bore pit at NW Military Hwy and George Road for the 42″ steel casing that will be crossing NW Military. The contractor is also digging in the bore pit at Lockhill Selma.
Project Update
Construction continues on several streets.
October 3, 2025
Construction is moving forward on two streets:
Installation of 42” steel casing is close to completion at the low water crossing on George Road.
On NW Military Hwy, crews are potholing utilities at the bore pit, and they should start work soon on the 42” bore crossing.
Project Update
Construction has officially begun, and traffic control is in place.
September 18, 2025
Contractors have started construction for the Blanco Road/Orsinger Lane Water Main Project.
On George Road, traffic control is set up and the contractor is in the process of bringing materials and equipment to the work site. At the low water crossing, crews are currently excavating and will soon install 42” steel casing.
Project Update
SAWS Shares Water Line Installation Plans
August 20, 2025
SAWS staff hosted a meeting at the Urban Ecology Center in Phil Hardberger Park to discuss the upcoming water infrastructure project.
Set to begin in August of 2025, this project installs 12,600 feet of water main – about the length of 17 Towers of the Americas!
During the presentation, contractors outlined key details including project timeline, process of construction, traffic control plans, and what customers should expect when the project begins. Attendees learned more about which homeowner associations as well as local trails and parks would be under construction.
Towards the end of the meeting, residents had the opportunity to ask questions about how the work may affect their homes and neighborhood streets. District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez attended, gathered input, and answered additional questions.
Community Meeting Presentation
Project Update
Do you have a question about the Blanco Rd./Orsinger Ln. Water Main Project in your area? Join SAWS and contractors at the community meeting.
SAWS will be hosting a community meeting for Districts 8 & 9 residents affected by the Blanco Rd./Orsinger Ln. Water Main Project. Learn more about the construction process and have your questions answered by SAWS staff and contractors.
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Urban Ecology Center in Phil Hardberger Park – 8400 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX, 78231
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM