San Antonio to receive $8 million grant for Culebra Road improvements
Published on June 26, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (June 26, 2024) – The City of San Antonio was named a recipient of a federal planning grant for Culebra Road from Loop 410 to General McMullen Drive.
The City was awarded $8 million as part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve safety and multimodal infrastructure along a five-mile segment of Culebra Road.
The funding will advance the project’s planning study, preliminary engineering, environmental analysis, and final design. The project aims to make the corridor safer for drivers, pedestrians, transit riders, and cyclists alike. Among the potential amenities are protected sidewalks, dedicated bike facilities, trees, and improved transit facilities, crosswalks, and intersections.
“Over the last decade, there have been more than 50 fatal crashes along Culebra Road, making it the most dangerous road in San Antonio,” Congressman Joaquin Castro said. “This $8 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration will kickstart a much-needed transformation to make Culebra Road safer for the thousands of people who rely on it every day. My office was honored to work with the City of San Antonio to make the case for our RAISE Grant proposal and I look forward to seeing this project move forward as soon as possible.”
On June 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation approved funding to 148 RAISE grant recipients from across the country valued at approximately $1.8 billion. The Culebra Road project was one of only four Texas projects selected.
“The RAISE Grant is great news for our fast-growing community, and the Culebra Road project is a meritorious recipient,” Mayor Ron Nirenberg said. “These funds will play an important role providing a safer transportation environment.”
The City’s Public Works Department will manage the project in coordination with the Transportation Department. The cost for pre-construction work is estimated to be $11 million, with the City providing $3 million in local matching funds. The local matching funds are allocated as part of an $18 million Culebra Road 2022 bond project.
“We would like to thank the U.S. Department of Transportation for helping us transform an important corridor through West San Antonio,” City Manager Erik Walsh said. “At the City of San Antonio, we actively seek federal and state funding to allow us to take on new projects and further improve the quality of life for residents. This funding is an important step in making Culebra Road safer and more convenient for all who use it. The potential improvements will benefit everyone, ranging from commuters to small businesses.”