As any of y'all that frequently drive Loop 1604 in the North Central/Northeast San Antonio area likely have seen, one of our contractors has been working on a ramp reversal project between Bulverde Road and Redland Road.
We're making good progress on this project, which entails a total of four ramps (two on the eastbound side and two in the westbound direction).
Tonight (Wednesday 2/26) following barrier resetting work overnight, there will be a new eastbound exit ramp to Bulverde Road opening up to the traveling public.
At the same time, the current exit ramp closer to Bulverde will be closing so work can begin on converting it to a new entrance ramp.
Still remaining on this project are a new westbound exit ramp (underway) as well as a new eastbound entrance ramp. Lastly, there will be a mill and overlay (cutting out the top layer and laying on a new top) of the Loop 1604 mainlanes between Redland Road and Green Mountain Road (an adjacent but separate project is doing the same work between Green Mountain Road and I-35).
The main reason behind this ramp reversal project is to alleviate traffic congestion as well as in preparation for the new configuration under the future Loop 1604 expansion project, which will ultimately upgrade the highway all across the North side from SH 16 (Bandera Road) to I-35. That project is expected to begin construction next year.