Wurzbach Parkway Almost Completed? (Blanco: install, student, limit)

[OzzyRules]

Originally Posted by Bo

It's a SAWS-owned drainage pond, adjacent to the Silverhorn golf course.

I wonder if that parking area is for public access? It looks like maybe anyone could park there. But there is no sign, so I am not sure.

[gtoman67z]

Most folks parking there are kayakers using the pond. There's a fairly worn (non-official) trail leading down to put-ins on the pond. You could also hike under the parkway and connect to the unimproved Walker Ranch trails.

[ged_782]

I drove the completed parkway yesterday afternoon, from Lockhill-Selma to Weidner, and back. Less traffic than you would likely experience on 410 or 1604 at that time of the day, it was pretty much a breeze (aside from the NW Military intersection, going BOTH directions).

I noticed several flagrant speeders along the 45mph stretch, but didn't see any enforcement present at that time.

[sapphire]

I've used it a few times now, but I'm going from 281 all the way to Fred. Road. It obviously changes there at NW Military but it is still a thousand times better than 410. I'm not using it at peak times, though. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon I am basically alone. I like the option. Will there eventually be an on ramp from 281?

[rynetwo]

Originally Posted by sapphire

I've used it a few times now, but I'm going from 281 all the way to Fred. Road. It obviously changes there at NW Military but it is still a thousand times better than 410. I'm not using it at peak times, though. Mid-morning and mid-afternoon I am basically alone. I like the option. Will there eventually be an on ramp from 281?

Yes they have plans for a fully directional interchange, but as we all know they are looking for a funding source....

[sapphire]

Originally Posted by rynetwo

Yes they have plans for a fully directional interchange, but as we all know they are looking for a funding source....

Bitters is the only exit that allows you access to it, right ? Heading south, I mean.

[rynetwo]

Originally Posted by sapphire

Bitters is the only exit that allows you access to it, right ? Heading south, I mean.

The have finally opened dedicated exit ramps to the parkway.

SB US 281 to EB Wurzbach: Exit at the new Wurzbach exit, take the new turnaround at Nakoma, and then turn right onto Wurzbach.
SB US 281 to WB Wurzbach: Exit at the new Wurzbach exit and turn right onto Wurzbach.

The San Antonio Area Freeway System - Project Info: Wurzbach Parkway

[sapphire]

Originally Posted by rynetwo

The have finally opened dedicated exit ramps to the parkway.



The San Antonio Area Freeway System - Project Info: Wurzbach Parkway

Thanks...didn't even realize there was a Wurzbach exit.

[davis449]

The Texas Department of Transportation said the idea is to prevent the roadway from becoming a "race track."

I call bull****.

Translation: "To create an additional traffic violation revenue stream."

[Bo]

Originally Posted by davis449

Translation: "To create an additional traffic violation revenue stream."

It's not designated as a state highway. It's designated as an arterial street. Are there arterial streets in this city with higher speed limits?