SAN ANTONIO \u2013 A South Side neighborhood is one step closer to a traffic solution. <\/p>\n
Construction has started for a traffic light on Roosevelt Avenue near Socorro Street. This is just one part of a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) project aimed at improving pedestrian safety between Loop 410 and Sava Street. <\/p>\n
KSAT has reported on concerns<\/a> of speeding and pedestrian safety<\/a> for years along Roosevelt Avenue. <\/p>\n Olga Martinez, the president of the Villa Coronado Neighborhood Association, said she\u2019s relieved to see new construction in her community. <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m just happy that this is going,\u201d she said. \u201cI just want it to move along a little faster.\u201d <\/p>\n Here\u2019s what else a spokesperson for TxDOT told KSAT about this project: <\/p>\n Flashing beacons will be added on Roosevelt Avenue at Santa Rita Street, San Casimiro Street and East Estancia Street.<\/p>\n Project improvements will include medians, sidewalks, crosswalks and pedestrian upgrades.<\/p>\n Full project is expected to be completed at the end of 2026.<\/p>\n This stretch falls in District 3. In an emailed statement, District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran said over time, she thinks these improvements will allow for more development in the area. <\/p>\n \u201cI believe this project will help reduce pedestrian accidents,\u201d she said. \u201cOver time, it will also build a new community routine, support additional development and create economic opportunities for residents, including restaurants and small businesses.\u201d <\/p>\n