SAWS continues Hot Wells water-main replacement and road-bore work

San Antonio Water System said installation of new water pipes was continuing along Hot Wells Boulevard as part of the Hot Wells Mission Reach Water Main Replacement project, according to a July 2, 2026 update. Crews also were completing two road bores.

The work is in an active construction phase. SAWS has not reported that the project is complete, and the update describes ongoing pipe installation rather than a finished system placed into operation.

Work is occurring in public right of way

SAWS says construction is taking place along several streets within the City of San Antonio right of way. The update specifically identifies Hot Wells Boulevard as the location where new water-pipe installation was continuing.

The two road bores were listed as work crews were completing as of July 2. The project information does not establish that the bores are permanent road closures, nor does it identify the precise street locations associated with them.

SAWS is overseeing the Hot Wells Mission Reach Water Main Replacement project. The City of San Antonio is relevant to the work because the construction is occurring in city right of way, although the available update does not provide a full street-by-street construction map.

What the update says — and does not say

SAWS describes the project as a significant water-infrastructure improvement for the community. The available information confirms the type of work underway: installation of new water pipes and completion of two road bores.

However, the indexed project page does not list a total project cost, funding sources or a final completion date. It also does not provide the complete list of streets affected by construction.

Current traffic-control arrangements, lane restrictions, closures and access conditions are likewise not specified in the available update. The source does not state whether water service is affected during the work. As a result, the July 2 report establishes that work is underway in the area but does not establish conditions for travel or access at a particular block or intersection.

Next confirmed milestone

The next confirmed step is continued new-pipe installation along Hot Wells Boulevard, following the work status SAWS reported July 2. No public deadline for final completion is included in the indexed project information.

For people who travel through or need access near the active work area, the practical takeaway is that the project remains under construction within San Antonio right of way. Street-specific conditions should be checked against the latest SAWS construction notice because the available project update does not detail current traffic controls or the full extent of affected streets.