San Antonio Will Finish Harry Wurzbach Road Repairs
Local businesses should plan for ongoing traffic shifts and nightly construction through mid-November.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Construction
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The City of San Antonio is executing a $750,000 resurfacing project on Harry Wurzbach Road that will continue through mid-November 2026. The work affects a key corridor stretching from Loop 410 to the gates of Fort Sam Houston.
Why it matters
The city initiated this project to mitigate traffic congestion and resolve hazardous road surface degradation near a major military installation. Local operators near the Rittiman Road to San Antonio Boulevard segment may face continued logistics delays during night operations.
The city allocated $750,000 in 2026 to resurface the Harry Wurzbach Road corridor. Crews are removing 1 to 2 inches of eroded asphalt to address significant surface wear.
The players
City of San Antonio
A municipal government responsible for managing local infrastructure, public works, and the citywide Infrastructure Management Program.
Texas Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for overseeing highway networks and collaborating with municipalities on regional transportation planning.
Fort Sam Houston
A major U.S. Army installation and activity center located in San Antonio that serves as a central hub for military logistics and personnel.
The details
Under the Infrastructure Management Program, crews tear up the top layers of asphalt during overnight shifts. To maintain flow, officials are rerouting traffic into bike lanes or oncoming lanes, demarcated by neon cones. The project specifically targets the segment between Rittiman Road and San Antonio Boulevard to alleviate issues with potholes and sunken surfaces.
Timeline
2026: The city allocated $750,000 for the infrastructure project.
Mid-November 2026: The current construction project is scheduled to conclude.
Market Landscape
This project is governed by the City of San Antonio's Infrastructure Management Program, which coordinates urban maintenance with state-level highway objectives. The work mirrors standard maintenance efforts where city officials balance immediate repair needs against long-term roadway planning.
Businesses operating along the Harry Wurzbach corridor should anticipate continued night-time traffic shifts until the mid-November completion date. Management should account for potential delivery delays or employee commute disruptions throughout the duration of these lane restrictions.
The takeaway
Operators should monitor the intersection of military activity hubs and city repair schedules to maintain consistent logistics. Following the completion of this project, consider tracking the joint vision study planned by the city and state for future implications on local road access.
What happens next
The current construction project is scheduled to reach completion by mid-November 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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