Completed in 1998, this project stabilized and rebuilt the river channel section from Houston Street to Commerce where the channel slope drops dramatically from the shallow upstream Hugman section to the broader and deeper concrete River Bend “cutoff” channel. Sidewalks, hardscape, and landscaping in this reach had to be replaced in the historic style of the River Walk.
Paddling Trail Closure: SASPAMCO
Recently, SAWS released a limited amount of water with reduced oxygen levels which impacted water quality. While the oxygen levels are returning to normal, the River Authority is closing the SASPAMCO paddling trail, which begins in Southern Bexar County and extends into Wilson County. Additionally, River Crossing Park will be closed along with the lower sections of Graytown and Helton Nature Park.