Loop 1604 is the outer highway loop encircling San Antonio, Texas, spanning approximately 95.6 miles (153.9 km). Originally constructed as a two-lane highway, the northern segment of the route, from US 90 in western San Antonio to Kitty Hawk Road in northeastern Bexar County, has been upgraded to a four-lane freeway.

The project includes plans for six segments of construction on the Loop 1604 corridor from SH 16 (Bandera Rd.) to I-35. The Texas Transportation Commission has designated the Loop 1604 North Expansion project as part of the statewide Texas Clear Lanes initiative, organized to address the most congested areas in the state. Improvements

5 days ago · SAN ANTONIO – Loop 1604 North Expansion Project work continues, and closures on U.S. Highway 281 are planned for this weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.. The U.S. 281 ...

Feb 17, 2025 · Loop 1604 between Bandera Rd. and I‑10 was planned around 1990 and also was a similar upgrade from the existing two-lane farm road. In both cases, this was a massive improvement — more than quadrupling the capacity of the corridor — that was expected to handle anticipated traffic for the 20 year planning timeline.

Mar 14, 2024 · Loop 1604 experienced ridiculously blistering traffic growth during the 1990s and early 2000s, with average 10-year traffic counts up well over 300% along nearly the entire route, and up nearly 1000% near Bandera Rd. for a time. However, that has moderated substantially during the past decade (mainly due to capacity constraints), although most ...

Traffic impacts of the Loop 1604 construction project. Loop 1604 North Expansion lane closures. Throughout construction of these improvements, drivers will experience temporary traffic shifts and overnight lane closures on the mainlanes and frontage roads, as well as temporary daytime and overnight ramp closures.

May 9, 2024 · Loop 1604 was once a two-lane, country 'death loop.' It's been 60 years since the Texas Department of Transportation constructed the first section of Loop 1604, and $1.4B later, it'll be a 10-lane ...

the Loop 1604 North Expansion project in North Bexar County. This transformative project is a $1 billion investment in 23-miles of transportation improvements designed to increase mobility, reduce congestion and enhance safety on one of the most congested corridors in the state.

The Loop 1604 North Expansion project was planned in 6 separate segments with Segments 1 – 4 currently under construction. The project is expected to be under construction through 2028, with activities occurring throughout the entire corridor simultaneously. Segment 1: Loop 1604 from SH 16 (Bandera Road) to I-10 ...

Jan 5, 2025 · Loop 1604 at Bandera Rd. looking northeast (1988) Note the two-lane Loop 1604. The large tree in the foreground was preserved when this section was widened to a freeway and is still standing today on the southbound access road. (TxDOT) Loop 1604 at Bandera Rd. looking northeast (1988) Note the two-lane Loop 1604.