North Side construction project set to start as request waits in city to reduce construction delays [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – Construction headaches could soon get worse for drivers on the far North Side.

Crews will start an extension project in the coming weeks to connect Sonterra Boulevard. to Loop 1604. The project is expected to last about a year without any delays and reduce congestion in the area.

“There’s been a lot of growth all along Sonterra Boulevard,” District 9 Councilman John Courage said. “It can get pretty congested, especially with traffic coming out of the church.”

This road connects to the Community Bible Church campus. Courage said cars can be backed up for blocks on a typical Sunday morning.

“A lot of that traffic just stops at the end of Sonterra, and it has to go back and try and mix and mingle with 281 traffic to get on to 1604,” Courage said.

The project is funded by a 2022 bond.

Right now, there is no access between Sonterra and Gold Canyon Road. The project would …