District 1 Calls for New, Citywide Standards for Construction Notices

Published on November 10, 2026

SAN ANTONIO (November 9, 2026) – District 1 Councilmember Dr. Sukh Kaur is advocating for a citywide “No Surprises Construction” policy through a Council Consideration Request (CCR) that calls for standardized communication requirements for infrastructure projects utilizing the City of San Antonio’s right-of-way (ROW).

The CCR asks City departments to create a standard process for sharing construction updates based on project size, duration, and expected impacts on nearby residents, businesses, schools, and commuters. The proposed standards would apply to projects ranging from emergency repairs and street maintenance to major road projects and construction led by outside agencies.

“I’ve heard the frustration from residents loud and clear. They deserve timely information about changes that impact their daily lives,” said Councilmember Kaur. “This policy puts residents first by ensuring families and businesses have the information they need to plan ahead, minimize disruptions, and keep their daily lives moving.”

The proposed communication standards would include tools such as text and email alerts, door hangers, mailed notices, dedicated project websites, digital signage, social media updates, neighborhood meetings, and direct outreach to affected residents and businesses. The CCR also calls for integrating construction notifications into SASpeakUp and other City communication platforms, allowing residents and businesses to subscribe to updates by geographic area, Council District, project type, or project duration.

To help drivers plan their routes, projects that require a City permit to use public streets or sidewalks and are expected to last more than one week would be required to share construction schedules and expected start and end dates with navigation apps such as Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze.

For projects expected to last more than 30 days, City departments would consider how construction could affect local businesses, school schedules, neighborhood events, and cultural celebrations. Monthly stakeholder meetings would also provide opportunities to share updates and address concerns throughout long-term projects. 

All construction notices and public updates should use clear, easy-to-understand language, simple maps, helpful contact information, and accessible materials. Information should also be available in multiple languages when appropriate.

“Whether a project lasts a few days or several months, communication should be part of the process from the beginning,” added the District 1 Councilmember. “We have an opportunity to create a consistent approach that better supports the residents, businesses, and neighborhoods affected by construction.”

The CCR requests that this item be placed on the agenda of the next available Governance Committee meeting for discussion and consideration.