Project: US Highway 281, San Antonio (Extension)
Summary
US 281 is a new highway constructed from the downtown sector of San Antonio to the San Antonio International Airport and provides freeway access to fastest growing part of region.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
Connector Highway
Transportation Mode
Highway
Usage
147,000
Length (mi)
8.00
Economic Distress
1.43
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
1,247
Population Growth Rate (%)
1.9%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
1.9%
Market Size
636,265
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
17.6167
Topography
15
Geography
Region
Southwest
State
TX
County
Bexar
City
San Antonio
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
Highway
Timing
Initial Study Date
1969
Post Construction Study Date
2006
Construction Start Date
1970
Construction End Date
1978
Months Duration
N/A
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
1978
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$40,400,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$260,140,000
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
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