$87M Highway Expansion Project in San Antonio
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has officially opened bidding for a major $87 million highway expansion project in San Antonio. The project will widen a 9.6-mile section of Loop 1604, aiming to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in one of the city’s fastest-growing corridors.
Project Overview
- Location: San Antonio, Bexar County, TX
- Estimated Budget: $87 million
- Scope of Work:
- Adding two new lanes in each direction
- Reconstructing key interchanges
- Improved drainage and safety features
- Bridge upgrades
Bid Details
- Deadline: July 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST
- Pre-Bid Conference: June 28, 2025 (Virtual & In-Person)
- Bid Package: Available on the TxDOT website under project ID: TX-1604-SAT-P2
- Bid Bond Requirement: 5% of total bid amount
Funding Source
This project is part of TxDOT’s Texas Clear Lanes initiative, funded jointly by state infrastructure bonds and federal highway funds.
Why It Matters
- Loop 1604 has seen traffic increases of over 25% in the last 5 years.
- Expected to cut average commute times by 15–20 minutes.
- Supports economic development in the I-10 corridor.
- Improves safety for over 100,000 daily commuters.
How to Bid
Interested contractors must be prequalified with TxDOT. Submit your bids through the TxDOT Electronic Bidding System (EBS).
For questions, contact the TxDOT San Antonio District Office:
Additional Contacts
Interested contractors must be prequalified with TxDOT. Submit your bids through the TxDOT Electronic Bidding System (EBS).
For questions, contact the TxDOT San Antonio District Office:
Stay tuned for updates on awarded contracts and project milestones on Construction Texas News.
