Alamo Area Construction News - June 21

As part of the ongoing $550 million Alamo Plan, significant enhancements are being made to the Alamo and its surrounding areas. Effective Monday, July 8th, 2024, Houston Street between Losoya Street and Alamo Street will be closed to vehicular traffic to facilitate the construction of the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, scheduled to open in 2027. 

This section of Houston Street will be transformed into a pedestrian-only zone post-construction, enhancing the visitor experience and safety. Access on Peacock Alley, north of Houston Street, will remain available. To support local businesses, comprehensive wayfinding signage and maps will be established in coordination with the City of San Antonio, ensuring smooth traffic flow and accessibility during this transition.

The Mission Gate and Lunette interpretation is now available to view. There is surrounding supplemental work still taking place. This week, we are also installing utility lines, including water tie-ins, storm lines, and coordinating gas line connections. For the upcoming week, the focus will shift to continuing utility line installations and fine grading.

Paseo del Alamo Progress: The Paseo del Alamo project, connecting the Riverwalk and the Alamo, is moving forward. Since January 15, 2024, construction fencing has been erected to secure and define the construction area. Access to the Ripley's Believe It or Not! gift shop remains open to pedestrians.

Texas Cavaliers Education Center: The demolition of the Alamo Annex has been completed, clearing the way for the new construction of the Texas Cavaliers Education Center. With the site now clear, construction of the new center, scheduled to open in Fall 2025, has begun. This phase involves encapsulating the historic Alamo Hall within the new center, integrating it into the state-of-the-art facility. The construction process will ensure that the Alamo Hall is preserved and enhanced as part of the new center, providing a rich learning environment for students. (Rendering below)

Visitor Center and Museum (VCM): The scaffolding and scrim (a rendering of the future center) for the VCM on the sidewalk front have been erected, concealing the ongoing construction efforts. The new Visitor Center and Museum is on track to open in 2027.

Supporting Local Businesses:
In partnership with the City of San Antonio, signs are being placed to promote local businesses in the affected area, ensuring visitors remain informed that these establishments are still operational and accessible.
 
Safety and Accessibility
The safety of our community, visitors, and team members remains our top priority. We sincerely thank you for respecting these safety measures and refraining from entering restricted zones. 
 
Your Valued Input
Your insights and suggestions have proven invaluable to us. We're dedicated to keeping you informed every step of the way, and we welcome your input in refining our communication process. If you know of any additional contacts who should receive our weekly updates, please don't hesitate to let us know. Your support in keeping our community well-informed is greatly appreciated.
 
Staying Connected
As we move forward with our construction endeavors, we encourage you to reach out to us with any questions or concerns you might have. We're here to address any inquiries and provide you with the information you need. Your enthusiasm and patience inspire us, and we're excited to continue this journey together.
 
Thank you once again for being part of our community's progress. We look forward to the day when these enhancements will further enrich the Alamo and downtown San Antonio experience for generations to come.