FM 1560 Expansion from FM 471 to SH 16

TxDOT is moving forward with a $96 million investment to improve mobility, safety, and traffic operations along FM 1560 in northwest Bexar County. The FM 1560 Expansion project will widen approximately 5 miles of FM 1560 from FM 471 (Culebra Road) to SH 16 (Bandera Road).

Improvements

The FM 1516 Expansion includes the following improvements:

• Expansion of FM 1560 from a two-lane roadway to a four-lane divided roadway.
• Reconstruction of major intersections along the corridor.
• Replacement and widening of bridges at creek crossings.
• Installation of new drainage facilities and stormwater improvements.
• Traffic signal and roadway safety enhancements.
• Improvements to access adjacent neighborhoods, businesses, and community destinations.

Bridge and creek crossings

The project includes improvements at several creekcrossings, including:

• FM 1560 over Culebra Creek
• FM 1560 over Culebra Creek Tributary C
• FM 1560 over Culebra Creek Tributary D
• FM 1560 over Helotes Creek
• FM 1560 over Helotes Creek Tributary A

The corridor contains eight creek crossings and includes bridge demolition, replacement, and reconstruction activities as part of the overall project.

Benefits

Once complete, the project will:

• Increase roadway capacity and improve traffic flow.
• Improve safety for motorists by separating opposing traffic.
• Modernize intersections, roadway drainage, and bridge infrastructure.
• Enhance long-term mobility in one of the fastest-growing areas of west Bexar County.

Timeline

The project will be constructed in phases beginningSeptember 2026 and is expected to be completed in 2028.

Construction activity

Drivers may experience temporary traffic shifts and overnight lane closures along the corridor. Most lane closures are anticipatedto take place on weeknights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.

Digital message boards placed along the route will alert drivers in real-time to lane closures and construction activities.

All closures are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Project updates

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You may submit questions, comments, or concerns about the project by emailing SATINFO@txdot.gov.