TxDOT proposes expanding 6.7 miles of US 281 from East Borgfeld Drive to SH 46 from four divided lanes to a six-lane freeway.
TxDOT says the proposal could displace nine businesses, subject to final design. The agency’s US 281 South Comal hearing page provides the draft proposal and public participation details.
Proposed footprint
The proposal calls for about 104.5 acres of new right of way and 2.9 acres of permanent easements. TxDOT identifies a proposed 1.99-acre right-of-way taking from the 39.4-acre Uecker-Hitzfelder Ranch field and pasture; its description leaves the building and cemetery zones intact. The project lies within Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones and a floodplain, according to TxDOT. These are draft impacts for residents and property owners to inspect, rather than completed acquisitions or a final design.
| Measure | TxDOT proposal |
|---|---|
| Project limits | East Borgfeld Drive to SH 46; about 6.7 miles |
| Lanes | Four divided lanes to a six-lane freeway |
| Property | About 104.5 acres of new right of way; 2.9 acres of permanent easements |
| Businesses | Nine potential displacements, subject to final design |
| Public hearing | Nov. 10, 2026, 5–7 p.m. |
| Comment deadline | Nov. 25, 2026 |
All figures and dates are from TxDOT’s hearing page; impacts remain proposed.
How to review and comment
TxDOT has scheduled an in-person public hearing for Nov. 10, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bulverde Methodist Church Community Center, 28300 US 281, with a virtual presentation available the same date. Comments are due Nov. 25, 2026. Residents can inspect the draft environmental assessment and maps at the hearing or, by appointment, at TxDOT’s San Antonio District Office, 4615 NW Loop 410; the office number listed by TxDOT is 210-349-3273. The TxDOT hearing page lists the official mail and voicemail routes for comments and is the place to check the proposal before the deadline.