New Braunfels signal-box art program reaches beyond downtown

New Braunfels expanded its traffic-signal-box art initiative this year, selecting six additional designs for locations that extend the program beyond the downtown core.

The city’s April announcement listed intersections along Walnut Avenue, FM 1044 and County Line Road, as well as Landa Street at Landa Park Drive. Installation was scheduled for May; the announcement alone does not confirm the completion date of every location.

The first phase selected seven designs from submissions by more than 50 local artists. Those works were installed on downtown signal-control boxes using a theme centered on New Braunfels’ character and water-oriented identity.

The project turns routine street infrastructure into a platform for local artwork. Residents interested in the individual pieces can use the program page linked by the city for locations and additional information.

Anyone viewing artwork near an intersection should use sidewalks and designated crossings rather than stopping in traffic or entering equipment areas.

Source: Read the original announcement or official community resource.

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