US 281 South Comal: TxDOT Hearing Nov. 10, Comments Due Nov. 25

Name: US 281 South Comal: TxDOT Public Hearing
Start: 2026-11-10T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-11-10T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Bulverde Methodist Church – Community Center

Summary

TxDOT is proposing to convert about 6.7 miles of US 281, the South Comal project near Bulverde, from East Borgfeld Drive to SH 46, from a four-lane divided roadway into a six-lane divided freeway. The plan includes new HOV lanes, entrance and exit ramps, one-way frontage roads, grade separations, drainage work and 10-foot shared-use paths. According to TxDOT, the project would require about 104.5 acres of new right of way and 2.9 acres of permanent easements, and could displace nine businesses, subject to final design. TxDOT will hold an open-house public hearing on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. CT in Bulverde, with a virtual option the same day. Comments must be received by Nov. 25, 2026. Landowners along the corridor should review the project maps, keep every letter and write down every date. Not a law firm; no legal advice. Not affiliated with any utility, TxDOT or government agency.

Key dates

Thu Nov. 5, 2026, 4 p.m. CT — deadline to request hearing accommodations/interpreter (see the TxDOT hearing page)

Tue Nov. 10, 2026, 5-7 p.m. CT — in-person open house, Bulverde Methodist Church – Community Center, 28300 US 281, San Antonio TX 78260

Tue Nov. 10, 2026, by 5 p.m. — virtual presentation/materials posted online

Wed Nov. 25, 2026 — comments must be received on or before this date

Frequently asked questions

What is the US 281 South Comal project?

TxDOT is proposing to convert about 6.7 miles of US 281 near Bulverde, from East Borgfeld Drive to SH 46. The four-lane divided roadway would become a six-lane divided freeway with HOV lanes, ramps, one-way frontage roads, grade separations, drainage work and 10-foot shared-use paths.

When and where is the US 281 South Comal public hearing?

TxDOT will hold an in-person open house on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. CT at Bulverde Methodist Church – Community Center, 28300 US 281, San Antonio, TX 78260. TxDOT plans to post the virtual presentation materials online by 5 p.m. the same day.

When are public comments due?

TxDOT says comments must be received on or before Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026. The TxDOT hearing page explains how to submit them.

How much new right of way would the project need?

TxDOT says the project would need about 104.5 acres of new right of way and 2.9 acres of permanent easements. It could also displace nine businesses. These figures are subject to final design.

How do I request an interpreter or accommodation for the hearing?

Send your request by Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at 4 p.m. CT. TxDOT's hearing page lists that as the deadline for interpreter and accommodation requests.

What should landowners along US 281 do now?

Review TxDOT's project maps and hearing page before Nov. 25. Keep every letter and write down every date. Not a law firm; no legal advice. Not affiliated with any utility, TxDOT or government agency. Questions? Call (469) 484-7960.

US 281 South Comal: TxDOT Public Hearing Nov. 10, Comments Due Nov. 25