U.S. 281/Loop 1604 interchange is now Easy Street Express-News Copyright 2012 Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:22 am, Sunday, December 23, 2012 Nearly two years since construction began at the U.S. Highway 281 and Loop 1604 interchange, all four direct connectors were opened Saturday.