Loop 1604 ramp near The Rim permanently shutting July 6: Here’s what changes for drivers

Beginning Monday, July 6, 2026 at 9 a.m., TxDOT will permanently shut down an eastbound (EB) Loop 1604 entrance ramp after the I-10 interchange near The Rim. If you normally use that entrance to reach the EB Loop 1604 mainlanes, you’ll need a new route immediately once the change goes into effect.

What is permanently closing near The Rim

TxDOT’s planned shutdown affects the EB Loop 1604 entrance ramp after the I-10 interchange. TxDOT says the closure is meant to support ramp reconfiguration work in the interchange area during the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project.

What is being added: a Vance Jackson Road ramp connection

TxDOT also says crews will be reconfiguring ramps at the interchange, including building a new ramp connection to Vance Jackson Road.

TxDOT’s reroute guidance for regular users

If you’re traveling on the EB Loop 1604 frontage road and trying to access the EB Loop 1604 mainlanes, TxDOT’s guidance is to continue to the next available entrance ramp to get back onto the EB mainlanes.

Why this is happening

This interchange ramp reconfiguration is part of the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project, which TxDOT describes as a 23-mile investment in transportation improvements intended to reduce congestion and enhance safety along the Loop 1604 corridor.

What to watch next

Because ramp and lane conditions can change during construction, TxDOT directs drivers to its Loop 1604 North Expansion traffic impacts page for the most up-to-date information. TxDOT notes the page is updated weekly, and that closures are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Sources

• MySA: TxDOT closes Loop 1604 ramp near The Rim; new Vance Jackson Road ramp opening (July 6, 2026, 9 a.m.)
• TxDOT: Loop 1604 North Expansion project page