FM 2790 (CSJ: 2883-01-004) in Lytle, TX

The Texas Department of Transportation, San Antonio District, is executing a new construction project on FM 2790 in Lytle, Texas. This roadway improvement involves rehabilitating and widening a narrow section to add shoulders. The work spans a linear distance of 6,858 square feet, a metric that reflects the linear nature of the roadwork rather than a building footprint. The project is registered with TDLR under the identifier Csj: 2883-01-004.

Construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with active work beginning in May 2026. TDLR completed the plan review phase in February 2026, clearing the path for the upcoming construction window. The total estimated cost for this public infrastructure upgrade is $85,096. This figure is significantly below the median estimated cost of $1,264,275 for similar new construction filings in Medina County, placing it in the bottom quarter of recent local projects. The calculated cost per square foot is $12, which is well below the county median of $200 per square foot for comparable filings.

Project Scope and Location

The site is located in Medina County, specifically along the stretch of FM 2790 between FM 471 and SH 132. The primary scope of work is to rehabilitate the existing pavement and widen the roadway to include proper shoulders, enhancing safety and capacity for local traffic. The project is funded through public funds, as it is a Federally funded roadway project. The registered accessibility specialist on file is Frank Fonseca, ensuring the project meets state standards for accessibility and safety during the construction phase.

Lytle is a small community in Medina County with a population of approximately 6,221 according to U.S. Census American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 78052. The median household income in this area is $69,018, and the median owner-occupied home value is $178,900. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with 2,412 total housing units. The median scheduled build window for new construction projects in Medina County is 291 days, whereas this project has a scheduled window of 426 days, which is longer than the county median. This extended timeline is typical for roadway projects that require careful coordination of traffic control and environmental compliance.

This classification indicates a lower risk of flooding compared to areas within the designated flood zones, which may influence drainage design and construction methods. The project is one of several managed by TxDOT District: San Antonio, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $31,802,622 in recent filings. These include projects in San Antonio, La Vernia, and New Braunfels, all of which have completed review. The current project stands out for its focus on rural roadway safety and accessibility improvements in a low-population density area.