Upcoming projects
1. Smithson Valley Road Low Water Crossing Project
Project: Part of an interlocal agreement with Comal County, Bexar County is improving a low-water crossing on Smithson Valley Road at Cibolo Creek in Northern Bexar County. The project is designed for a 10-year storm event and includes road reconstruction and a new bridge over Cibolo Creek near the intersection of Smithson Valley Road and FM 1863, according to Bexar County officials.
Update: Bexar County approved an interlocal agreement with CPS Energy for roughly $277,342 for utility adjustments along the roadway
Timeline: January 2026-October 2026
Cost: $2.8 million
Funding source: Bexar and Comal counties
2. Blanco Road Phase III project
Project: The Blanco Road Phase III project will expand the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway with sidewalks, bike lanes, and operational and drainage improvements. It will stretch from Borgfeld Drive to the Bexar County line.
Update: The design phase has been completed, and a contractor has yet to be announced.
Timeline: TBD
Cost: $38.8 million
Funding source: Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
3. Bulverde Road Phase 2
Project: Part of San Antonio’s 2022-27 bond program, Phase 2 will construct improvements on Bulverde Road from Green Spring Drive to Redland Road. These include new sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches, drainage and bicycle facilities. The project will also address road wear and tear and an existing low-water crossing.
Update: Currently in the design phase, the project will widen the road to 86 feet, expand it to four lanes, add a center turn lane, and add a sidewalk and a shared-use path, as well as drainage improvements and utility adjustments. The estimated construction start date was moved from summer 2025 to summer 2026.
Timeline: summer 2026-summer 2028
Cost: $14.62 million
Funding source: 2022 General Obligation Bond and Bexar County
Ongoing projects
4. I-10 and Loop 1604 interchange project
Project: Part of the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project, the Loop 1604 and I-10 interchange project will consist of eight flyover ramps, roundabouts, a high-occupancy vehicle lane and other interchange improvements, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Update: TxDOT opened the sixth and seventh flyover ramps Nov. 17, connecting eastbound I-10 to both directions of Loop 1604. All eight flyover ramps are expected to be open by the end of 2026. Known as Segment 2, the interchange is 65% done.
Timeline: 2022-2027
Cost: $463 million
Funding source: state and federal funds
5. Old Fredericksburg Road project
Project: Bexar County is adding a series of improvements to Old Fredericksburg Road in a five-phase project, stretching 1.7 miles from I-10 to FM 3351. The project includes five drainage improvements, a new bridge at a low-water crossing, a roundabout at Lost Creek Gap and the addition of turn lanes at multiple intersections. Other improvements include adding paved shoulders, sidewalk improvements and other multimodal transportation improvements, as well as relocating utilities.
Update: According to county documents, the project is currently under construction, with 50% of Phase III completed.
Timeline: January 2025-May 2027
Cost: $13.252 million
Funding source: Bexar County, San Antonio Water System and the city of Fair Oaks Ranch water
6. Loop 1604 from Redland Road to Judson Road
Project: Part of the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project, the Loop 1604 from Redland Road to Judson Road project aims to upgrade the transit corridor from a four-lane expressway to a 10-lane expressway. Additional upgrades include reconfiguring the layout of auxiliary lanes and entrance and exit ramps, and adding a HOV lane in each direction.
Update: Currently under construction, the project is Segment 5 of the larger project and is 21% complete
Timeline: 2025-2028
Cost: $205 million
Funding source: state and federal funds
7. De Zavala Road project
Project: The De Zavala Road project will add a series of improvements, including a large pipe underneath the roadway to capture overflowing water and transport it to the Olmos Basin, raised curbs with sidewalks, dedicated bike lanes and safety buffers between bicyclists and traffic.
Update: The project is currently under construction, including the construction of two 5 1/2-foot sidewalks, two 4-foot bike lanes, two 2-foot buffers, two 11-foot lanes and fresh asphalt.
Timeline: summer 2025-July 2026
Cost: $4 million
Funding source: federal grant, with the remaining costs covered by the 2022 bond
