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

Measure Pre project Post project Change % Change

Impacts

NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$

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Case Location

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Narrative

US Highway 281, San Antonio (Extension)

Attachments

Social and Economic Effects of Highways in Texas