diff --git a/nginx.template.conf b/nginx.template.conf
index 9301095..97f4357 100644
--- a/nginx.template.conf
+++ b/nginx.template.conf
@@ -29,11 +29,7 @@ http {
         listen [::]:${PORT};
         server_name localhost;
 
-        $if(NIXPACKS_PHP_ROOT_DIR) (
-            root ${NIXPACKS_PHP_ROOT_DIR};
-        ) else (
-            root /app;
-        )
+        root /app;
         # Block access to hidden files and directories
         location ~ /\. {
             deny all;