MARSHALL RD. AND US 281 INTERSECTION CLOSED FOR ONE WEEK

Marshall Rd. Intersection at US 281

Beginning - Saturday, February 12, 2022

 
Ending - Sunday, February 20, 2022

Marshall Road Intersection Closed

There will be a full closure for Marshall Rd intersection. Traffic will be directed to use the detour route set in place to access Northwind Blvd and Marshall Rd.

Commuters traveling north bound will follow the detour signs up to Summer Glen / Wilderness Oak turnaround, join southbound traffic to arrive at Northwind Blvd.

Commuters traveling Southbound needing access to Marshall Rd. will require to travel south to Stone Oak / TPC Parkway turnaround, join northbound traffic to arrive at Marshall Rd.

 

UPDATES: US 281 NORTH EXPANSION PROJECT

Extension of SB US 281 Mainlanes North of Evans Rd. 

We are happy to announce that the extension of the southbound US 281 mainlanes are now ready to open. 

The extension of US 281 mainlanes will be in both directions, north of Evans Road, past Stone Oak/Tournament Players Club (TPC) Parkway beginning the evening of Monday, April 5. 

Safety Reminder: US 281 North-to-Southbound Turnaround North of Marshall Rd.

We also remind you to keep safety as your first priority. Northbound US 281 traffic should use the recommended detour to safely head west on Stone Oak Parkway by turning around past Marshall Road south of Oakland Bend and turning right on Stone Oak Parkway.
 
This detour reduces confusion for northbound US 281 mainlane traffic merging onto the northbound US 281 frontage road while we finish construction of the Stone Oak/Tournament Players Club (TPC) Parkway underpass and intersection, scheduled to open soon.

Please note that construction is weather permitting and subject to change.
 
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Traffic Switch of the Southbound US 281 Frontage Road South of Marshall Road to North of Stone Oak Parkway

We are excited to announce the traffic switch of the southbound US 281 frontage road south of Marshall Road to north of Stone Oak Parkway beginning the evening of Saturday, Feb. 6. 

This traffic switch marks the connection of the new frontage between Marshall Road and Stone Oak Parkway. Drivers will be traveling on new pavement, eliminating additional detours.

Please note that construction is weather permitting and subject to change.

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Opening of the Evans Road Underpass Intersection at US 281

Now that the US 281 mainlanes north of Evans Road have opened, we are happy to announce that the Evans Road underpass intersection at US 281 will follow this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 10. Opening the Evans Road intersection under US 281 will allow drivers to cross from one side of Evans Road to the other with both east- and westbound lanes of Evans Road along with both north- to southbound and south- to northbound turnarounds moving towards the frontage roads. The conversion of this intersection will include pedestrian access.

 

Please note that construction is weather permitting and subject to change.  

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Opening of US 281 Mainlanes North of Evans Road

 

During the weekend of Friday, Sept. 25, we will open new US 281 mainlanes north of Evans Road. Drivers will have new pavement and ramps as we continue to make progress in the area.

Later, following the new mainlanes, we will also open the Evans Road underpass intersection at US 281 allowing drivers to cross from one side of Evans Road to the other with both east- and westbound lanes of Evans Road along with both north- to southbound and south- to northbound turnarounds moving towards the frontage roads.

Please note that construction is weather permitting and subject to change.

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Traffic Switch of the Northbound to Southbound US 281 Turnaround South of Marshall Road

On the weekend of Sept. 18, we will close the existing north- to southbound US 281 turnaround south of Marshall Road. To ease congestion and increase functionality, a traffic switch will move motorists to the intersection of Marshall Road and US 281, where drivers will now take a left turn at Marshall Road, then another left turn onto the southbound US 281 frontage road.

Please note that construction is weather permitting and subject to change.

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Major Changes Coming to US 281 This Weekend

The project to improve US 281 north of Stone Oak Parkway continue to progress, with the contractor making some major changes for drivers this weekend including a traffic switch and full lane closure.  

Traffic Switch

A traffic switch is planned for this weekend, September 18-20, for commuters traveling on US 281 between Overlook Parkway and Marshall Road. Details on the new traffic pattern drivers will see can be found below. 

         Southbound Traffic

Southbound commuters will see another traffic pattern change that will be occurring north of Overlook Parkway to south of the Marshall Road intersection by using the newly created southbound frontage road. 

         Northbound Traffic

Northbound commuters will continue to use the existing mainlanes on US 281. Due to the new traffic pattern, the cross-over sections within this area will be closed. Barriers and barricades will be used to notify the traveling public.

 
It is crucial that the necessary steps are taken to help facilitate construction. With that in mind, TxDOT has posted detour routes message boards, construction signs, and reduced speed limit signs. This section will encompass a reduction from 65 mph to 55 mph, down to 45 mph. 

Full Lane Closures

The intersection at US 281 and Bulverde Road will be fully closed in order to complete work for the traffic switch. Bulverde Road will be fully closed and traffic will be detoured around through Borgfeld Road. 

As always, scheduled construction is subject to change due to weather and other variables. 

Learn more about navigating through work zones here. 

US 281 Openings: Redland Rd. Bypass Ramp & Signalized Underpass Intersection

 

On the evening of Wednesday, August 26, we will open the Redland Road bypass ramp for through-traffic looking to fly over the Redland Road intersection below and as a northbound US 281 entrance ramp.

Drivers will use the left lane of the northbound US 281 frontage road to enter the bypass ramp, but will have the option of staying on the frontage road and traveling over the signalized Redland Road intersection beneath or heading north on the US 281 mainlanes.

At this time, the signalized Redland Road underpass intersection at US 281 will also open.  

The signal lights at the north- and southbound US 281 frontage roads will be turned on to allow for safe passage of traffic underneath the bridge. 

The signals will also allow drivers to turn left in each direction as well as open both turnarounds.

While we make these changes, we will also have several overnight closures for August 26 beginning at 9 p.m.:

The southbound US 281 frontage road from Encino Rio to Redland Road will be closed.

Traffic will detour by taking the south- to northbound turnaround at Encino Rio, taking the north- to southbound turnaround at Evans Road and using the Evans Road entrance ramp to return to US 281 mainlanes.  

The southbound US 281 frontage road exit ramp to Redland Road will be closed. 

Traffic will detour by taking the southbound US 281 Donella Drive exit ramp, use the south- to northbound turnaround at Donella Drive and take the Donella Drive entrance ramp.

The north- to southbound turnaround at Encino Rio, as well as the west- to southbound Encino Rio left turn lane will be closed.

The detour for both will be to take the northbound US 281 frontage road and use the north- to southbound turnaround at Stone Oak Parkway. 

Please note that construction is weather permitting and subject to change.

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New Flyover Ramps at US-281 and Loop 1604 Set to Open

Get ready for a smoother commute as two new flyover ramps at the US 281 and Loop 1604 interchange are set to open to traffic. Scheduled for the weekend of August 15, the two new flyover ramps will offer drivers a seamless and direct connection from the southbound mainlanes of US 281 to the east- and westbound mainlanes of Loop 1604.

These new flyover ramps mark a major milestone on Segment 1 of the US-281N Expansion project, designed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion on the most congested corridor in the San Antonio area.

The addition of these flyover ramps will allow for seamless travel on six of the eight ramps planned for the US 281 and Loop 1604 interchange. The remaining two ramps are scheduled to open by the end of 2021.

Please note that construction is weather permitting and subject to change.

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A New Traffic Pattern Ahead for US-281 Drivers In North San Antonio

Beginning Saturday, August 8, drivers traveling south on US-281 in north San Antonio will see a major change in the traffic pattern from the Comal/Bexar County Line to Bulverde Road. 

The implementation of this new traffic pattern is critical to continue progress on the US-281 expansion project. 

What does this mean for you as the commuter?

As construction on US-281 moves closer to its completion date, a new traffic pattern has emerged. It might seem frustrating to you, the driver, but be assured your commute will not be impacted. 

Southbound Traffic

Southbound commuters will see a major traffic pattern change that will be occurring form the Comal/Bexar County Line to just north of the Bulverde Road intersection. Commuters will be able to enjoy using the newly created southbound frontage road. 

TxDOT has posted detour signs to inform the driver of the new traffic pattern in an effort to improve safety and increase mobility along the corridor. 

 

Northbound Traffic

Northbound Commuters will continue to use the existing mainlanes on US-281. Due to the new traffic pattern, the cross-over sections within this area will be closed. Barriers and barricades will be used to notify the traveling public that these cross-over sections will not be available. 

Safety Measures

Safety is TxDOT's top priority. There will be several measures taken to improve safety and communication with drivers along this section, including: 

• Detour route message boards;
• Constructions signs; and,
• Reduced speed limit signs. 

Additionally, this section will encompass a speed reduction from 65 mph to 55 mph down to 45 mph. 

Learn more about navigating through a work zone here. 

Emergency Closure of the Northbound US 281 Frontage Road

The northbound US 281 frontage road between the westbound Loop 1604 frontage road and Sonterra Boulevard will be closed nightly 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 14 until Thursday, July 16. 

To detour, take the southbound US 281 frontage road, use the south- to northbound turnaround at Donella Drive and take the northbound US 281 Donella Drive entrance ramp to continue on northbound US 281. 

This closure will allow us to perform emergency repairs on the northbound US 281 frontage road. 

Construction activities are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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Northbound US 281 Mainlanes and Sonterra Blvd. Exit Ramp Opening This Weekend

Good news for motorists traveling on US 281. Two new northbound US 281 mainlanes, from Loop 1604 to south of Evans Road, are scheduled to open the evening of Saturday, June 27. With the new mainlanes, we will also open the northbound US 281 frontage road exit ramp to Sonterra Boulevard.

Motorists traveling on northbound US 281 headed to Redland Road or Encino Rio will now need to use the newly-opened exit ramp to Sonterra Boulevard, as the new northbound US 281 mainlanes will give drivers an express route past Encino Rio without additional exits.  South of Evans Road, after Encino Rio, the northbound US 281 mainlanes will then merge back with the frontage road as shown in the graphic below. If drivers miss the Sonterra Boulevard exit ramp, they can also use the north- to southbound turnaround at Evans Road as an alternate detour to Encino Rio or back to Redland Road.

More openings are planned within the next two months. During July, the southbound US 281 flyover ramps to east- and westbound Loop 1604 are scheduled to open, followed by the opening of the signalized Redland Road intersection in August.

Construction activities are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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Additional Southbound US-281 Frontage Road Lanes Opening at the Sonterra Boulevard Access Ramp

We are excited to open a second thru lane on the southbound US-281 frontage road along with a third right turn lane to and from the Sonterra Boulevard access ramp on the morning of Friday, June 19. The existing single frontage road lane will remain open with the addition of the new frontage road thru and right turn lanes. The right turn lanes will give drivers an opportunity to turn then merge with southbound US-281 frontage road thru traffic and let thru lanes continue uninterrupted by drivers entering or exiting the frontage road. All new lanes will help to improve safety and reduce congestion. 

We will also be opening additional northbound US-281 mainlanes from Loop 1604 to south of Evans Road during the following weekend.

Construction activities are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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Alternate Route from Encino Rio to Southbound US 281 Mainlanes

An alternate route has been identified for westbound Encino Rio traffic wishing to use the newly-opened southbound US-281 mainlanes. To help relieve some of the southbound US 281 frontage road backup, don’t turn left at US 281. Instead, Encino Rio traffic is encouraged to turn right on the northbound US 281 frontage road, take the north- to southbound turnaround at Evans Road and use the southbound US 281 entrance ramp. 

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Weekend Closure of Sonterra Blvd. Access Ramp from SB US-281 Frontage Road

The Sonterra Boulevard access ramp will be closed from the southbound US-281 frontage road for intersection improvements beginning 9 p.m. Friday, June 5 through 5 a.m. Monday, June 8. This closure will allow for improved traffic flow with the rebuilding of the intersection.

During this time, traffic will detour by taking the southbound US-281 frontage road, use the south-to-northbound turnaround at Loop 1604 and take the northbound US-281 frontage road access ramp to return to Sonterra Boulevard. The access ramp from Sonterra Boulevard to the southbound US-281 frontage road will remain open. 

Construction is weather permitting and subject to change. 

Please continue to visit this site and TxDOT San Antonio’s Twitter feed, @TxDOTSanAntonio, for ongoing traffic updates. You may join our email list to receive updates on major changes and progress on US-281 improvement projects. 

Temporary Closure of the Southbound US 281 South- to Northbound Turnaround at Redland Road

We will be temporarily closing the southbound US 281 south- to northbound turnaround at Redland Road at 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 for roughly one week. This closure will allow our team to construct overhead signage structures above the temporarily closed lanes of the intersection. During this time, southbound traffic will continue on the southbound US 281 frontage road and take the south- to northbound turnaround at the Loop 1604 frontage road.

Please note that construction is weather permitting and subject to change. 

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Weekend Traffic Switch of the Southbound US 281 Frontage Road and Closure of Agora Palms Drive Access to the Southbound US 281 Frontage Road

We will be switching traffic from the outside to the newly built inside lane of the southbound US 281 frontage road between Agora Palms Drive and the US 281 Sonterra Boulevard access ramp from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25. This will allow us to continue improving the southbound US 281 frontage road.

During this time, eastbound access from Agora Palms Drive to the southbound US 281 frontage road will be closed for intersection reconstruction. Traffic detouring to the southbound US 281 frontage road will head west on Agora Palms Drive, turn left on Hardy Oak Boulevard, turn left on Sonterra Boulevard and turn left onto the US 281 access ramp to return to the southbound US 281 frontage road. 

Please note that construction is weather permitting and subject to change.

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