SAN ANTONIO — City staff reported progress April 16 on the South Texas Parkway, a transportation initiative under development that city officials say would add a major corridor to the metropolitan thoroughfare network.

Sally Basurto, director for government affairs, summarized transportation milestones and credited the city transportation team for advancing the project. Basurto said three public meetings were held the week of April 7 with more than 50 attendees; a stakeholders briefing was hosted April 11 by the city manager; and, on April 14, the technical advisory committee approved adding the project to the major thoroughfare plan. Basurto said the Planning Commission will consider the item for final approval on April 23 and the council is scheduled to consider the item on May 8 for final action.

Councilmembers thanked transportation staff for the outreach. Councilmember Adriana Rocha Garcia asked whether the bill’s changes would require zoning adjustments and whether previously negotiated contracts would be grandfathered; staff responded that the topic is complicated and would require multiple code and plan changes, and reserved detailed answers to technical staff. Councilmember Olga Villagran and others expressed support, noting future MPO (metropolitan planning organization) project calls in summer 2026 when major projects will be prioritized for funding.

(Ending) Staff said it will provide continued updates as planning milestones are reached and as the item proceeds to Planning Commission and City Council hearings.