Icy Road Conditions and Major Highway Work Impacting Monday Commute

Weather Alert: Winter Hazards on San Antonio Roadways

Commuters in San Antonio should exercise extreme caution this morning, Monday, January 26, 2026. Following a weekend of frigid temperatures, local authorities and TxDOT have reported lingering icy patches on elevated surfaces and overpasses. While TxDOT crews have been active in pretreating major arteries with brine, the combination of sub-freezing temperatures and moisture continues to pose a risk. Drivers are urged to reduce speeds and increase following distances, particularly when navigating flyover ramps which are more susceptible to freezing.

Public Transport: Fare-Free Rides and Service Alerts

VIA Metropolitan Transit has extended its emergency support through today. To assist residents seeking refuge from the cold, VIA is offering fare-free rides to and from city-designated warming centers and resilience hubs through the end of service on Monday. Riders simply need to inform the operator they are traveling to a warming center to utilize this service. However, be aware of several weather-related detours currently in effect:

• Route 100 (Primo Fredericksburg): No service currently available between Martin and Mary Louise Station.
• Route 204 (San Pedro/McCullough): Detours are in place between San Pedro & La Manda and San Pedro & Jeanette.
• Routes 524 and 619: Significant detours near General Hudnell and General McMullen due to hazardous road conditions.

Major Artery and Construction Updates

Despite the weather, major multi-year construction projects continue to influence traffic patterns across the city. The following areas remain high-congestion zones:

• I-35 Northeast Expansion (NEX): Construction remains heavy on the Central project from North Walters Street to FM 1103. Expect significant morning and evening delays as crews work on the elevated lane structures. This project is now over 60% complete, but the work zone remains a primary chokepoint for those commuting from Schertz and Universal City.
• Loop 1604 North Expansion: Work on Segment 3 (I-10 to US 281) is entering its final stages with a projected completion date this spring. However, today motorists should expect narrowed lanes and intermittent frontage road closures. The new flyover ramps at the I-10 interchange are partially operational but require careful navigation in icy conditions.
• US Highway 90: Expansion work continues between I-410 and SH 211 in far west Bexar County. Drivers should watch for construction vehicles and shifting traffic alignments as part of the ongoing Texas Clear Lanes initiative.

Commuter Recommendations

If you must be on the roads today, please build an additional 20-30 minutes into your travel schedule. Check the latest VIA service alerts before heading to your stop, as detours may change rapidly depending on bridge conditions. For those using the I-35 or Loop 1604 corridors, consider alternative routes such as Wurzbach Parkway to avoid the heaviest construction and weather-related bottlenecks.