I-35 Lower Level Closure and Wurzbach Pkwy Delays Top Friday Commute Concerns

Significant Downtown Delays on I-35

Commuters heading through the heart of San Antonio this Friday, February 13, 2026, should prepare for continued congestion on Interstate 35. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has confirmed that the northbound lower level of I-35 remains fully closed from I-10 to I-37. This 24/7 closure is part of an ongoing project to complete bridge joint repairs and is expected to stay in effect through February 20. Traffic is currently being diverted to the upper level of the interstate. Morning and evening peak hours are seeing heavy backups near Laredo Street, so drivers are strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes such as I-10 or I-37 to avoid the downtown bottleneck.

Construction Alerts: Wurzbach Parkway and FM 1103

Beyond the downtown core, several major arteries are experiencing lane restrictions today. On Wurzbach Parkway, a pedestrian bridge pour near Longvale Drive has triggered various lane and ramp closures. Drivers in the North Side area should expect these restrictions to remain in place throughout the day, with detours posted at the work zones. Additionally, on the Northeast Side, FM 1103 is undergoing significant work. Northbound lanes from Green Valley Road to Wagon Wheel Way are impacted by striping operations and a planned traffic switch for the third phase of the expansion project. Please exercise caution when navigating these work zones, as flaggers and heavy equipment will be present.

VIA Metropolitan Transit Updates and Alerts

Public transit riders should be aware of several construction-related detours affecting major routes today. Due to ongoing roadworks across the city, the following VIA routes are operating on modified paths:

• Route 7 (US 281 Stone Oak / Brooks Express): Currently on detour near the airport and Brooks Transit Center.
• Route 14 (Perrin Beitel Skip): Experiencing service disruptions and closed stops between the Industrial Center and Loop 410.
• Route 5 (McCullough): Detoured near North Star Mall due to localized construction.
• Route 102 (Primo Military): Facing detours near Kennedy Hill.

Furthermore, VIA is hosting a public hearing today at 5:30 p.m. at the VIA Metro Center Board Room on San Pedro Avenue. This meeting is to discuss proposed service improvements scheduled for May. An informational pop-up event is also taking place today at the Stone Oak Park & Ride from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for riders who wish to provide feedback on upcoming changes.

Commuter Advice for Friday Afternoon

As we head into the weekend, traffic volumes are expected to rise starting mid-afternoon. With the I-35 lower level closure and the Loop 1604 expansion project still in active phases, cross-town travel times will likely be 15-20 minutes longer than usual. Residents are advised to use navigation apps to monitor real-time speeds and to remain vigilant in school zones, particularly around Marbach Road where new safety signal installations are currently being planned.