Loop 1604 I-10 to US 281 Expansion Preview

An in-depth look at the expansion of Loop 1604 between I-10 and US 281.
0:07 Introduction and background
0:40 Cross sections
1:06 HOV lanes
1:49 Eastbound details (lanes, ramps, etc.)
11:39 Transition area at US 281
14:18 Westbound details
21:35 Closing
The Loop 1604 Northwest Expansion Preview video, which has the background and history for this project as well as details of the Bandera Rd. to I-10 segment, is here: • Loop 1604 Northwest (B...
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[@donavanjohnson409]

The expansion of loop 1604 between interstate 10 and US highway 281 gonna look nice

[@verblvik]

I love your website and this video is even cooler. Thanks man

[@381delirius]

I like this highway se design. Separating lanes based on purpose and destination .

[@MadPics]

fantastic! thanks

[@case139]

It's about dadgummed time. Can't wait!

[@ryanchase4473]

is 10:52 a mistake? He states the ramp adds a 4th lane but I cleary see 5

[@ryanchase4473]

nevermind

[@scottchristensen4081]

I’m really not a fan of the HOV lanes. I think they should just make it 5 general purpose lanes in each direction like on 410.

[@grantedhehasthebabyskin2435]

I think it's smart. Buses will run faster. And first responders will not have to deal with as many idiots to get through traffic. But if they can put rail lines instead of HOVs that's even better.

[@googaagoogaa12345678]

Or at the VERY least HOT lanes

[@zZMaDsKILLsZz]

7:44, you see the whole problem is this "merge back in concept" you people like to keep doing. pls fix. thx

[@zZMaDsKILLsZz]

Also, please stop trying to artificially slow down traffic by literally building your roads "wavy" in certain sections. Please bank everything properly. This isn't safe. This isn't helping police catch more criminals. This is dumb.

[@TexasHighwayMan]

​ @zZMaDsKILLsZz - "You people?" First of all, I don't work for TxDOT, but even if I did, it seems like you meant it pejoratively, and there's no need for that. As for your merge comment, take more than two seconds to think it through... if there wasn't a merge, then every entrance ramp would add a new lane, which is obviously something that's not sustainable for more than a few miles. At the specific location you point out, that's an acceleration lane, which is actually a better and safer way to handle an on-ramp merge since it gives that entering traffic more time to get up to speed and find a gap to merge into. There's not an opportunity for an auxiliary lane in this case since there's another subsequent entrance ramp before the next exit ramp.

[@TexasHighwayMan]

​@@zZMaDsKILLsZz - Where specifically are you talking about "wavy" sections? There are a lot of legitimate reasons why that might be done that have nothing to do with "artificially slowing traffic down" or "helping the police", whatever that means.

[@zZMaDsKILLsZz]

I apologize for my tone. Here is a more succinct explanation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3_Gg2Wjasyppc0si=CTelCsgNH_h3lz7W&t=361 Is this type of highway building and structure possible in real life? I believe this is the situation we are all looking for. I'm not an expert in construction or engineering, so you are going to have to describe your ideas at the beginner level. "Lane Mathematics" is a fundamental design feature for keeping lanes complete without merging. Example: Have you ever noticed how Houston's highways don't work despite their great size? This is due to improper merging design, not the amount of lanes of the highway itself. More lanes does NOT equal better highway. Better lane structure = better highway. @@TexasHighwayMan

[@zZMaDsKILLsZz]

Theoretically, you can hit 150+ southbound on 281. Try theoretically doing that on the North side. Is it possible by the airport? no. because the lanes are wavy and limit you to 115-120 mph to get through safely. Now, I want to build highways for the future. Maybe we could all travel safely at that speeds in the future. Idk. I just don't think making highways like this right now is helping. See, police want to fly into city to catch criminals, and worry and criminals flying out of city, basically, from my rudimentary understanding.@@TexasHighwayMan