“I am pleased to announce these additional funds for Bexar County road projects,” Congressman Cuellar said. “Thanks to the federal highway bill, Texas is estimated to receive more than $18 billion over the next five years. That is $2 billion more than provided under current funding levels. The Bexar road projects will include work on Interstate Highway 410, State Loop 13, and Interstate Highway 10, all roads used daily by northeast Bexar County residents and travelers. These road improvement projects will help the commuting experience for local residents and enhance the flow of commercial traffic through the county.

Since 2000, the population of Bexar County has increased more than 33 percent, from 1,392,931 to approximately 1,855,866, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This increase has added new stress to the county’s roads in terms of traffic as well as increased wear and tear. In order to address traffic flows through the county, these road improvement projects need funding to be completed.”

The federal highway authorization bill was passed last week by both the House and Senate with resounding majorities. The bipartisan legislation was the first long-term highway authorization bill to be passed by Congress since MAP-21 in 2012.

For a full list of all projects in Bexar County, valued at nearly $933 million, click here. Congressman Cuellar shares Bexar County with four other representatives.