TxDOT Closes Loop 410 Entrance Ramp at Blanco Road
The entrance ramp closure is part of a larger $156 million effort to improve traffic flow in San Antonio.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Home Renovation
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TxDOT has officially closed the eastbound Loop 410 entrance ramp at Blanco Road to begin necessary demolition work. Drivers are now required to use the next available entrance ramp located past San Pedro Avenue.
Why it matters
The closure is part of the broader $156 million Loop 410 San Pedro Improvements Project aimed at addressing heavy traffic and high accident rates in the corridor. Officials expect these upgrades to prevent significant increases in commute times projected by 2045.
The Loop 410 San Pedro Improvements Project spans nine total construction segments to address the area's history of 3.7 daily crashes. This infrastructure investment totals $156 million in funding.
The players
TxDOT
The Texas Department of Transportation is the state agency responsible for managing highway infrastructure and construction projects.
The details
Crews have blocked off the Blanco Road ramp to initiate demolition, forcing traffic to divert along the I-410 eastbound frontage road through the San Pedro Avenue intersection. The project is designed to build a new, safer entrance ramp to accommodate the heavy traffic volume expected on the highway.
Timeline
October 16, 2026, at 9 p.m.: The entrance ramp closure began.
Spring 2028: The ramp closure is currently scheduled to end.
Roadmap
This closure represents a major milestone in the $156 million initiative to overhaul critical highway corridors in San Antonio. It mirrors a broader industry trend of retrofitting legacy infrastructure to meet the long-term demands of urban growth and safety standards.
Local drivers should adjust their morning and evening routes to account for the closure, as traffic will be funneled through the San Pedro Avenue intersection. While the new ramp is expected to improve safety, commuters should prepare for ongoing construction delays in the area through 2028.
The takeaway
Proactive planning for alternate routes now will help mitigate the impact of this long-term construction project on daily commutes. Travelers should remain alert for signage and lane shifts as work continues through the corridor.
Further reading
Learn more about local infrastructure and city updates in our San Antonio Home Renovation section.
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