Potranco & 1604 Part II (Taylor, Happy: apartment complex, jail, workers)

[wellguy]

Originally Posted by JFL3

Well I for one look forward to that "medium"

Medium......That's how Texans say Median. Just an "honest" mistake as I find it funny on the number of Folks who say the same thing. I used too.

I guess we should all be pleased that Potranco Road will have one. My Hat goes off to TXDOT but stays on for not constructing an overpass at the intersection of 1604 and Potranco....For Gosh Sakes what in the heck were they thinking??????

[SilverCreek78250]

Originally Posted by RainMan11

Anyone know when the new Jim's opens?

Is it open yet? Thinking about breakfast and a visit to the HEB Plus.

[sunflower1980]

Originally Posted by 24annie

I emailed TxDot about the expansion of Potranco outside the loop and received a reply saying they expect to receive bids summer 2012. They said construction usually begins 2 or 3 months later, so that put is late 2012. They said they are going to expand from 2 lanes to 4 lanes with a medium.

Thanks so much for the information, Annie! That helps.


Has anyone heard anymore about the Santikos Granada theater that supposed to be going up at Potranco?
What about the Potranco Market Shopping Center?

[skeet09]

Originally Posted by SilverCreek78250

Is it open yet? Thinking about breakfast and a visit to the HEB Plus.

Jim's is almost ready...building is complete...looks like the parking lot needs to be worked on. I wasn't close enough to see if there is activity inside (chairs are in, etc.)

[zapanther]

Was wondering if the new Nemo's seafood could be affiliated with BillMiller's?

[skeet09]

Not sure but I do know that Laguna Madre on Rigsby is.Laguna Madre Seafood Company - San Antonio, Texas

[Living Near Shamu]

Originally Posted by sunflower1980

Where did you hear about TxDOT building the overpass at Marbach instead of here?

Has anyone heard any more about the expansion of Potranco outside the loop? I don't know where to find more information.

Here's the link to the Marbach/1604 overpass.

ftp://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/sat/1604_marbach_fact_sheet.pdf (broken link)

Loop 1604 at Marbach Road

Project Description

The proposed improvements include constructing a grade separation at LP 1604 and Marbach Road in order to improve safety and operations at this intersection. The proposal includes the construction of one lane in each direction on LP 1604 that would overpass Marbach Road.

I found it by digging a bit after they released the statement saying they're building an underpass on Medical/Fredericksburg Rd. They're closing that intersection for months!

Fredericksburg Road/Medical Center Expansion

Here's a link to all the current TXDOT projects in Bexar Co.

Current TxDOT Projects - Bexar County

[shoosh1958]

I called the Jims corporate office today and was told they are "aiming for May 18" as their opening day for the Potranco/1604 location.

[RainMan11]

I've seen some areas getting cleared along 1604 (SW corner of Marbach, NW corner of Military behind/around the Shell). Anyone know what is happening at these lots? Anyone have any info on proposed / new construction at 1604 & Potranco? Thanks!

[SA Greed]

I think you mean the SE corner of Marbach and 1604. I have seen it too. They guy selling his one rim and variety of stuff needed to move the the other Fireworks lot next to the apartment complex.