SAN ANTONIO \u2013 The Texas Department of Transportation has opened seven of eight planned flyovers at the Loop 1604 and Interstate 10 interchange, marking significant progress in one of San Antonio\u2019s major highway expansion projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re right under 70% complete. So almost three-fourths of the way complete,\u201d said Jennifer Serold, TxDOT spokesperson.<\/p>\n
The final scheduled major weekend closure of the interchange has concluded, with only minor closures expected through December and the holiday season. The eighth flyover, connecting Loop 1604 West to I-10 West toward Boerne, is scheduled to open by mid-2026, weather permitting.<\/p>\n
The project\u2019s next phase focuses on constructing a new bridge on Loop 1604 over I-10. <\/p>\n
\u201cAfter they finish that, then they\u2019ll move down to I-10 and expand those main lanes and create that new ramp to the UTSA out by Costco,\u201d Serold said.<\/p>\n
Impact on UTSA Access<\/p>\n
The ongoing construction has created challenges for local drivers, particularly those heading to the University of Texas at San Antonio main campus. The closure of UTSA Boulevard, a primary access route, has forced commuters to seek alternatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we\u2019re trying to get home from work and things like that, it just it\u2019s taken longer,\u201d said Nancy, a local commuter.<\/p>\n
Traffic that typically used the UTSA exit now diverts to De Zavala Road, causing delays during peak hours. TxDOT is addressing this by constructing a new bypass ramp solution.<\/p>\n
\u201cWork is already underway to build the new exit ramp to UTSA. And what it\u2019s going to be \u2014 it\u2019s going to be more of a bypass ramp,\u201d Serold explained. <\/p>\n
The new ramp will carry drivers from eastbound I-10 past La Cantera and under Loop 1604 directly to UTSA Boulevard.<\/p>\n
Significant Improvements Expected<\/p>\n
The project represents a major upgrade from the previous infrastructure. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe went from an old-style cloverleaf, which really slowed people down when they were making that transition from 1604 onto I-10. And with these flyover ramps, it provides a direct connection. So you don\u2019t need to slow down; you don\u2019t need to make a big U-turn,\u201d Serold said.<\/p>\n
According to TxDOT, once completed, the project will reduce commute times across north Bexar County by more than 76%. The entire project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.<\/p>\n
Despite current inconveniences, some residents remain optimistic. <\/p>\n
\u201cI just know that when it\u2019s all said and done, it\u2019ll be worth it,\u201d said Dennis, a local resident.<\/p>\n
The bypass ramp\u2019s opening timeline will be better determined as the project moves into 2026, with TxDOT expecting to provide more specific dates by summer.<\/p>\n
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