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Next week, nighttime work and closures continue at I-10/North Mesa and I-10/Sunland Park.

The next 27-hour closure is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 9 at Sunland Park with the goal of opening more lanes on the Sunland Park Drive main overpass.

All closures are subject to change or cancelation due to weather. Updates are posted on the GO 10 website, Twitter, and Facebook.

GO10

North Mesa

Overnight

Sunday, December 2 through Thursday, December 6

8 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close in both directions between Remcon Circle and Osborne Drive.
• All North Mesa entrance ramps and exit ramps (Exit 11) at I-10 will close.
• South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20).
• McClintock Drive access to South Desert Boulevard will close.
• Crews will be installing concrete pavement at the I-10/North Mesa intersections.

 

I-10 West at Sunland

Overnight

Sunday, December 2 through Thursday, December 6

9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• I-10 westbound will close at the Sunland Park exit ramp (Exit 13).
• Sunland Park Direct Connect closed – Utilize Paisano EBFR to access I-10
• Detour:  Motorists on I-10 westbound will exit at Sunland Park and immediately re-enter I-10 at the next ramp.
• Crews will be demolishing concrete pavement in the median of I-10 and hauling the debris away.

 

Sunland Park

27 HOURS

Sunday, December 9 at 3 a.m. until Monday, December 10 at 6 a.m.

• Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions between Machuca Road and the mall signalized intersection.
• All Sunland Park exit ramps and entrance ramps at I-10 will close.
• Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273).
• The Racetrack Drive entrance ramp to westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will close.
• LANE PATTERN CHANGE:  The goal is to open more traffic lanes on the Sunland Park Drive middle overpass.
• WEATHER NOTE:  This work activity is dependent on weather temperatures and, therefore, is subject to change.

 

Border West Expressway

Executive Center Blvd.

Saturday, December 8 to Sunday, December 9

6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from I-10 to US 85
• Closure is needed for roadway work

 

US 85

Saturday, December 1 to Sunday, December 2

4 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco St.
• Closure is needed for bridge work

Monday, December 3 to Thursday, December 6

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (nightly full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco St.
• Closure is needed for bridge work

 

Mesa Park Interchange Project 

Executive

Friday, Dec. 7 through Monday, Dec. 10
8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (continuous closure)

• I-10 eastbound Executive entrance ramp will be closed
• Monday, Dec. 10 during the morning hours traffic will enter I-10 eastbound under a temporary ramp, while the old adjacent entrance ramp undergoes construction
• Traffic Signal outage to occur on Saturday morning between 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
• To avoid congestion in the area, traffic should seek alternate routes through Schuster or Downtown entrance ramps.

 

Alameda Pedestrian Improvements Project

Monday, Dec. 3 (until further notice)
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Right lane closure along Alameda Avenue (SH 20) between Flicker Way and Delta Drive
• Closure is necessary for proposed construction of extending existing box culvert, RCP (reinforced concrete pipe) culvert, pedestrian and driveway improvements
• Crews will be placing portable traffic control barrier and delineators

 

Alameda Reconstruction Project

Monday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 21
8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Alameda Avenue (SH 20) eastbound and westbound alternating lane closures between Padres Drive and Loop 375
• Crews will be removing existing striping and install new striping

Monday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 21
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Alternating westbound lane closures between Alameda Avenue (SH 20) and Presa Place
• Crews will be installing water main placement

 

Night Work  

Thursday, Dec. 6
9 p.m. to 3 a.m. (one night only)

• Right lane closure on I-10 westbound between the Dallas exit ramp to the Mesa exit ramp
• Westbound Dallas entrance ramp will be closed
• Westbound Mesa exit ramp will be closed

 

Maintenance  

Monday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 7
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Alternate lane closures on I-10 east and westbound between Stateline to Redd Road
• Right lane closure on South Desert Boulevard between Thorn Avenue to Graphite Drive
• Left lane closure on North Desert Boulevard between Artcraft to Transmountain
• Northbound Artcraft entrance ramp to I-10 will be closed
• Eastbound Global Reach exit ramp on Spur 601 will be closed
• Alternate lane closures on Bomarc north and southbound between Gateway Boulevard East and Gateway Boulevard West, crews will be working under the overpass.

 

Guardrail Repair Project

Thursday, Nov. 29
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Right lane closure on US 54 northbound between the Ellerthorpe entrance ramp to the Hondo Pass exit ramp
• Northbound Ellerthorpe entrance ramp will be closed

Friday, Nov. 30
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Left lane closure on Gateway Boulevard East between at the Copia intersection to Raynolds

Monday, Dec. 3
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Left lane closure on Transmountain (Loop 375) eastbound between the Paseo del Norte entrance ramp to the Main Gap

Tuesday, Dec. 4
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Alternate lane closure on Gateway Boulevard West between Airway Boulevard to Geronimo Boulevard
• Robert E. Lee will be closed in the area

Wednesday, Dec. 5
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Right lane closure on Ramp K (US 54 south to I-10 west) southbound between the Montana exit ramp to the Piedras exit ramp
• Westbound Piedras exit ramp will be closed

Thursday, Dec. 6
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Right lane closure on US 54 southbound between the Dyer exit ramp to the Spur 601 exit ramp
• Southbound Ellerthorpe exit ramp will be closed
• Southbound Spur 601 exit ramp will be closed
• Alternate lane closure on Wyoming eastbound between Mesa Street and Kansas Street

Links to full lists of closures:

West Area Projects  |  GO10  |  Border West Expressway  |  East Area Projects

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
North Mesa	Overnight Dec. 2-6 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close in both directions between Remcon Circle and Osborne Drive. ·      All North Mesa entrance ramps and exit ramps (Exit 11) at I-10 will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20). ·      McClintock Drive access to South Desert Boulevard will close.   Crews will be installing concrete pavement at the I-10/North Mesa intersections.
I-10 West at Sunland	Overnight Dec. 2-6 9 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      I-10 Westbound will close at the Sunland Park exit ramp (Exit 13). ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.   Detour:  Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Sunland Park and immediately re-enter I-10 at the next ramp.   Crews will be demolishing concrete pavement in the median of I-10 and hauling away debris.
Sunland Park	27 HOURS Dec. 9 at 3 am until Dec. 10 at 6 am	·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions between Machuca Road and the mall signalized intersection. ·      All Sunland Park exit ramps and entrance ramps at I-10 will close. ·      Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273). ·      The Racetrack Drive entrance ramp to westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will close.   LANE PATTERN CHANGE:  The goal is to open more traffic lanes on the Sunland Park Drive middle overpass.   WEATHER NOTE:  This work activity is dependent on weather, therefore, is subject to change.

Here’s a look at the  project closures for the week ahead, with extracted highlights, as well as the complete lists via hyperlinks below.

GO 10 will open the Sunland Park main overpass in phases starting next week. That means that motorists that take the Sunland Park overpass as part of their regular commute need to be cautious next week and expect a change in lane patterns.

Mesa Park Project 

Sunday, Nov. 11 into Monday, Nov. 12
12 a.m. to 5 a.m. (one night only)

• Eastbound Executive exit ramp will be closed
• Crews will be pouring concrete for roadway barrier in the area

 

US 54 Widening and Illumination Project

Monday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 16
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Alternate lane closures on Gateway Boulevard North and South between Hondo Pass Drive to Transmountain

 

Go10

I-10 Eastbound

Sunday, November 11
8 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning

• I-10 eastbound will close at the North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11).
• Detour: Motorists will exit at North Mesa (Exit 11) and immediately re-enter I-10 at the next ramp.
• Crews will be working on an arroyo bridge.

North Mesa

Monday, November 12 through Thursday, November 15
8 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• North Mesa Street (SH 20) eastbound lanes (traveling in the direction toward Remcon) will close between Osborne Drive and Remcon Circle.
• The North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 eastbound will be open; however, motorists will only be able to turn right onto North Mesa Street (SH 20) at the North Mesa signalized intersection.
• The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate entrance ramp.
• The North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 westbound will close.
• Crews will be installing concrete pavement on North Mesa Street (SH 20).

Sunland Park

Tuesday, November 13 through Thursday, November 15
8 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• The exit ramps and entrance ramps at the I-10/Sunland Park interchange will close.
• Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions between Machuca Road and the mall signalized intersection. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route or follow the detour signs in place.
• The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound will close.
• Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273).
• The Racetrack Drive entrance ramp to westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will close.
• Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) – near the auto dealerships – will be open.
• Lane pattern change: Crews will be re-configuring traffic lane patterns on Sunland Park Drive. Crews are targeting the night of Nov. 14 to open some traffic lanes on the Sunland Park main, middle overpass.

Sunland Park

27-hour Closure
Sunday, November 18 at 3 a.m. through Monday, November 19 at 6 a.m.

• The exit ramps and entrance ramps at the I-10/Sunland Park interchange will close.
• Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions between Machuca Road and the mall signalized intersection. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route or follow the detour signs in place.
• The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound will close.
• Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273).
• The Racetrack Drive entrance ramp to westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will close.
• Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) – near the auto dealerships – will be open.
• Crews will be conducting pavement work on Sunland Park Drive, finishing work at the subgrade level, and working on curb and gutters.

 

Border West Expressway Project

US 85

Friday, Nov. 9 to Monday, Nov. 12
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for bridge work

Monday, Nov. 12 to Thursday, Nov. 15
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (nightly full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for bridge work

Friday, Nov. 16 to Monday, Nov. 19
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for bridge work

 

Mall Braided Ramps Project

Sunday, November 18 (complete closure)
10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (overnight)

• Gateway Boulevard (I-10) eastbound complete lane closure between Airway Boulevard and Hawkins Boulevard
• Crews will be removing asphalt

Monday, November 19 through Wednesday, November 21 (complete closure)
10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (overnight)

• Gateway Boulevard (I-10) westbound complete lane closure between Viscount Boulevard and Hawkins Boulevard
• Crews will be removing portable concrete traffic barrier

West Area Closures  |  Go10 Closures  |  Border West Expressway Closures  |  East Area Closures

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 Eastbound	Overnight Nov. 11 8 pm to 6 am the next morning	·      I-10 Eastbound will close at the North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11).  Detour: Motorists will exit at North Mesa (Exit 11) and immediately re-enter I-10 at the next ramp.   Crews will be working on an arroyo bridge.
North Mesa	Overnight Nov. 12-15 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) eastbound lanes (traveling in the direction toward Remcon) will close between Osborne Drive and Remcon Circle. ·      The North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 Eastbound will be open; however, motorists will only be able to turn right onto North Mesa Street (SH 20) at the North Mesa signalized intersection. ·      The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate entrance ramp. ·      The North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 Westbound will close.   Crews will be installing concrete pavement on North Mesa Street (SH 20).
Sunland Park	Overnight Nov. 13-15 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      The exit ramps and entrance ramps at the I-10/Sunland Park interchange will close. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions between Machuca Road and the mall signalized intersection. Detour:  Motorists should use an alternate route or follow the detour signs in place. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273). ·      The Racetrack Drive entrance ramp to westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) – near the auto dealerships – will be open.   LANE PATTERN CHANGE:  Crews will be re-configuring traffic lane patterns on Sunland Park Drive. Crews are targeting the night of Nov. 14 to open some traffic lanes on the Sunland Park main, middle overpass.
Sunland Park	27 HOURS Sunday, Nov. 18 at 3 am until Monday, Nov. 19 at 6 am	·      The exit ramps and entrance ramps at the I-10/Sunland Park interchange will close. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions between Machuca Road and the mall signalized intersection. Detour:  Motorists should use an alternate route or follow the detour signs in place. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273). ·      The Racetrack Drive entrance ramp to westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) – near the auto dealerships – will be open.   Crews will be conducting pavement work on Sunland Park Drive, finishing work at the subgrade level, and working on curb and gutters.

 

Here’s a look at the TxDoT and Go10 project closures for the week ahead.  In addition, there is a major milestone scheduled for this month.

On November 11 and 18, GO 10 crews plan to OPEN the Sunland Park main overpass in two phases.

Opening the overpass will require two 27-hour closures of the I-10/Sunland Park interchange. As always, all closures are subject change or cancelation due to weather. Updates are being posted to the GO 10 website.

US 54 Widening and Illumination Project

Wednesday, Nov. 7
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on US 54 southbound between Transmountain to Hondo Pass
• Detour: Southbound traffic will need to exit at the Transmountain exit ramp and re-enter at the Hondo Pass entrance ramp (existing ramp will be closed and the new ramps will be opened)

Sunday, Nov. 11
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on US 54 northbound between Transmountain to Hondo Pass
• Detour: Southbound traffic will need to exit at the Hondo Pass exit ramp and re-enter at the Transmountain entrance ramp (existing ramp will be closed and the new ramps will be opened)
• Diana underpass will open upon completion of work in the area. (until further notice)

 

Go10

I-10 Both Directions

Sunday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 8
8 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• I-10 eastbound will close at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Motorists will exit at Sunland Park and immediately re-enter I-10 eastbound at the next ramp.
• I-10 westbound will close at Executive Center (Exit 16). Detour: Motorists will exit at Executive Center, then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 westbound will be open.
• Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route.
• Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273).
• Both Sunland Park entrance ramps to I-10 eastbound will close.
• Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close.
• The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound will close.
• The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 westbound will close.
• The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 westbound will close.
• Crews will be making a lane pattern change on the eastbound Sunland Park exit ramp.

 

North Mesa

Monday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 8
8 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• North Mesa Street (SH 20) eastbound lanes (traveling in the direction toward Remcon) will close between Osborne Drive and Remcon Circle.
• The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate entrance ramp. Note: The Sunland Park eastbound entrance ramps will be closed during this time.
• The North Mesa exit ramp from I-10 eastbound will be open; however, motorists will only be able to turn right onto North Mesa Street (SH 20) at the North Mesa signalized intersection.
• Crews will be installing concrete pavement on North Mesa Street (SH 20).

 

US 85

Friday, Nov. 2 to Tuesday, Nov. 6
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for bridge work

Friday, Nov. 9 to Monday, Nov. 12
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for bridge work

West Area Project Closures  |  Go10 Closures  |  Border West Expressway Closures  |  East Area Project Closures

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight Nov 4-8 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      I-10 Eastbound will close at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Motorists will exit at Sunland Park and follow Sunland Park Drive to Doniphan Drive, then follow Doniphan Drive to Executive Center Boulevard. Motorists may re-enter I-10 Eastbound at the Executive Center entrance ramp. ·      I-10 Westbound will close at Executive Center (Exit 16). Detour: Motorists will exit at Executive Center, then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will be open. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273). ·      Both Sunland Park entrance ramps to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close. ·      The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.   Crews will be painting structures, hauling dirt, and preparing for an upcoming lane pattern change on Sunland Park Drive.
North Mesa	Overnight Nov 5-8 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) eastbound lanes (traveling in the direction toward Remcon) will close between Osborne Drive and Remcon Circle. ·      The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate entrance ramp. Note: The Sunland Park eastbound entrance ramps will be closed during this time. ·      The North Mesa exit ramp from I-10 Eastbound will be open; however, motorists will only be able to turn right onto North Mesa Street (SH 20) at the North Mesa signalized intersection.   Crews will be installing concrete pavement on North Mesa Street (SH 20).
Sunland Park	27 HOURS Sunday, Nov 11 at 3 am until Monday, Nov 12 at 6 am	·      The exit ramps and entrance ramps at the I-10/Sunland Park interchange will close. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions between Machuca Road and South Mesa Hills Drive. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.   Detour:  Follow the detour signs in place.    TRAFFIC SHIFT, Part 1 of 2: Crews will be re-configuring traffic lane patterns on Sunland Park Drive. By the morning of Nov. 12, traffic on Sunland Park Drive traveling in the direction from South Mesa Hills Drive toward Doniphan Drive will be placed on the main, center overpass of Sunland Park Drive.
Sunland Park	27 HOURS Sunday, Nov 18 at 3 am until Monday, Nov 19 at 6 am	·      The exit ramps and entrance ramps at the I-10/Sunland Park interchange will close. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions between Machuca Road and South Mesa Hills Drive. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.   Detour:  Follow the detour signs in place.   TRAFFIC SHIFT, Part 2 of 2: Crews will be re-configuring traffic lane patterns on Sunland Park Drive. By the morning of Nov. 19, traffic on Sunland Park Drive traveling in the direction from Doniphan Drive toward South Mesa Hills Drive will be placed on the main, center overpass of Sunland Park Drive.   WEATHER NOTE: If weather prevents this work activity from taking place on Nov 18, then the traffic shift and the closure of the I-10/Sunland interchange will be re-scheduled to occur over the nights of Nov. 20 and Nov. 21.

Here’s a look at the project closures for the week ahead. Highlights and complete lists on individual projects are listed via hyperlinks below.

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• Closures continue on North Mesa Street (SH 20) as work to improve pavement progresses.
• Lane patterns on North Mesa Street (SH 20) are now changed.
• Closures on I-10 in both directions and at Sunland Park Drive overpass continue.
• GO 10 has no closures scheduled for Halloween night, October 31.

West Area Projects  |  Go10  |  Border West Expressway  |  East Area Projects

Mesa Park Interchange Project 

Sunday, Oct. 28 through Tuesday, Oct. 30
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (nightly)

• Complete closure on I-10 westbound between Schuster to Sunland Park
• DETOUR: Traffic will need to exit at the Schuster exit ramp and continue on Sunland Park to N. Mesa
• Crews will be striping and placing barriers between the Asarco Metal Bridge and Executive

Thursday, Nov. 1
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (nightly)

• Complete closure on I-10 westbound between Schuster to Sunland Park
• DETOUR: Traffic will need to exit at the Schuster exit ramp and continue on Sunland Park to N. Mesa
• Crews will be striping and placing barriers between the Asarco Metal Bridge and Executive

Concrete Work

Monday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Nov. 2
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Left lane closure on I-10 eastbound at the Vinton entrance ramp
• Eastbound Vinton entrance ramp will be closed
• Crews will be repairing concrete barriers in the area.

Border West Expressway Project

Executive Center Blvd.

Friday, Oct. 26 to Monday, Oct. 29

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from I-10 to Paisano.
• Closure is needed for traffic switch.

Loop 375

Friday, Oct. 26 to Monday, Oct. 29

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Paisano Connector to Oregon St.
• Closure is needed for sound wall work.

Friday, Nov. 2 to Monday, Nov. 5

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Paisano Connector to Oregon St.
• Closure is needed for sound wall work.

Doniphan

Friday, Oct. 26 to Monday, Oct. 29

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Continuous full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from Racetrack to US 85.
• Closure is needed for roadway work and traffic switch.

US 85

Friday, Nov. 2 to Monday, Nov. 5

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco St.
• Closure is needed for bridge work.

Go10

North Mesa

Overnight

Monday, Oct. 29, Tuesday, Oct. 30, and Thursday, Nov. 1

8 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• North Mesa Street (SH 20) eastbound lanes (traveling in the direction toward Remcon) will close between Osborne Drive and Remcon Circle.
• North Mesa Street (SH 20) westbound lanes (traveling in the direction toward Doniphan) will close between North Desert Boulevard and Osborne Drive.
• The North Mesa exit ramp from I-10 eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists on I-10 eastbound should use an alternate exit ramp, such as Redd Road (Exit 9).
• South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20).
• McClintock Street access to South Desert Boulevard will close.
• The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound will close.
• Crews will be removing and installing concrete pavement on North Mesa Street (SH 20) near the I-10 overpass.

I-10 Both Directions

Overnight

Sunday, Oct. 28 through Tuesday, Oct. 30, and Thursday, Nov. 1

8 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• I-10 eastbound will close at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Motorists will exit at Sunland Park and immediately re-enter I-10 Eastbound at the next ramp.
• I-10 westbound will close at Executive Center (Exit 16). Detour: Motorists will exit at Executive Center, then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 westbound will be open.
• Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route.
• Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273).
• Both Sunland Park entrance ramps to I-10 eastbound will close.
• Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close.
• The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound will close.
• The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 westbound will close.
• The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 westbound will close.
• Crews will be making a lane pattern adjustment to a small section of Sunland Park Drive. Work will also consist of painting structures and hauling dirt.

Sunland Park

Continuous – 24/7

Monday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. through Friday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.

• Paisano Drive (US 85) – in front of the auto dealerships – will be reduced to one lane between Sunland Park Drive and Crockett Street.
• Access to businesses will remain open.
• Crews will be installing a sign structure.

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight Oct. 28-30, and Nov. 1 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      I-10 Eastbound will close at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Motorists will exit at Sunland Park and immediately re-enter I-10 Eastbound at the next ramp. ·      I-10 Westbound will close at Executive Center (Exit 16). Detour: Motorists will exit at Executive Center, then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will be open. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273). ·      Both Sunland Park entrance ramps to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close. ·      The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.   Crews will be making a lane pattern adjustment to a small section of Sunland Park Drive. Work will also consist of painting structures and hauling dirt.
North Mesa	Overnight Oct. 29, 30 and Nov. 1 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) eastbound lanes (traveling in the direction toward Remcon) will close between Osborne Drive and Remcon Circle. ·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) westbound lanes (traveling in the direction toward Doniphan) will close between North Desert Boulevard and Osborne Drive. ·      The North Mesa exit ramp from I-10 Eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists on I-10 Eastbound should use an alternate exit ramp, such as Redd Road (Exit 9). ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20). ·      McClintock Drive access to South Desert Boulevard will close. ·      The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.   Crews will be removing and installing concrete pavement on North Mesa Street (SH 20) near the I-10 overpass.
Sunland Park	Continuous – 24/7 Oct. 29 at 9 am through Nov. 2 at 6 pm	·      Paisano Drive (US 85) – in front of the auto dealerships – will be reduced to one lane between Sunland Park Drive and Crockett Street.   Access to businesses will remain open. Crews will be installing a sign structure.

Here’s a look at the  project closures for the week ahead. Highlights are below and the complete lists can be viewed via hyperlinks at the start of the chart.

With more rain expected today and this weekend, remember to take extra precautions on our roads:

• If water is covering a road, don’t try to cross. As little as six inches of water can float some vehicles.
• It is illegal to remove barricades blocking lower water crossings. Penalties can range from $200 to $1,000 and/or two years in jail.
• Never try to walk, swim or drive through swift water.
• If your vehicle stalls in deep water, leave it and move to higher ground if you can do so safely.
• Turn around; don’t drown.

A couple of lane pattern changes to be aware of:

• Between October 14 and 18, lane patterns will change on South Desert Boulevard after the North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 Eastbound.
• Between October 21 and November 5, lane patterns will change on North Mesa Street (SH 20) between Remcon and Osborne. Changes are dependent on weather conditions.

Mesa Park Interchange Project 

Sunday, Oct. 21 through Thursday Oct. 25
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (nightly)

• Complete closure on I-10 eastbound between Sunland Park and Downtown.
• Crews will be placing barrier and striping lanes between Executive to the Asarco Metal Bridge.

DETOUR: Traffic will need to exit at Sunland Park; traffic will continue on Sunland Park then turn on M. Mesa and enter I-10 at the Downtown entrance ramp

Border West Expressway Project

Loop 375

Friday, Oct. 19 to Monday, Oct. 22
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Paisano connector to Oregon Street
• Closure is needed for sound wall work

GO10 Project

• 27-hour closure of North Mesa is postponed for November 4.

I-10 Both Directions

Overnight

Sunday, October 14 through Thursday, October 18

8 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• I-10 eastbound will close at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Motorists will exit at Sunland Park, follow the detour signs to Doniphan Drive and Paisano Drive (US 85), then onto Executive Center Boulevard. The Executive Center Boulevard entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound will be open.
• I-10 westbound will close at Executive Center (Exit 16). Detour: Motorists will exit at Executive Center, then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 westbound will be open.
• Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route.
• Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273).
• Both Sunland Park entrance ramps to I-10 eastbound will close.
• Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close.
• The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 eastbound will close.
• The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 westbound will close.
• The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 westbound will close.
• Crews will be paving in the median of I-10, painting nearby structures, and hauling dirt.

 

North Mesa

Overnight

Sunday, October 14 through Thursday, October 18

8 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

• The North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 eastbound will close.
• Detour: Motorists on I-10 eastbound should use an alternate exit ramp.
• South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20).
• North Mesa Street (SH 20) westbound lanes (in the direction headed toward Doniphan Drive) will close at North Desert Boulevard.
• Detour: Motorists on westbound North Mesa Street (SH 20) should take an alternate route.
• Crews will be realigning the Mesa exit ramp and conducting pavement work.

West Area Projects   |   GO10   |   Border West Expressway   |   East Area Projects

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight October 14-18 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      I-10 Eastbound will close at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Motorists will exit at Sunland Park, follow the detour signs to Doniphan Drive and Paisano Drive (US 85), then onto Executive Center Boulevard. The Executive Center Boulevard entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will be open. ·      I-10 Westbound will close at Executive Center (Exit 16). Detour: Motorists will exit at Executive Center, then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will be open. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      Paisano Drive (US 85) westbound will close at McNutt Road (NM 273). Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273). ·      Both Sunland Park entrance ramps to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close. ·      The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.   Crews will be paving in the median of I-10, painting nearby structures, and hauling dirt.
North Mesa	Overnight October 14-18 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      The North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 Eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists on I-10 Eastbound should use an alternate exit ramp. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20). ·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) westbound lanes (in the direction headed toward Doniphan Drive) will close at North Desert Boulevard. Detour: Motorists on westbound North Mesa Street (SH 20) should take an alternate route.   Crews will be realigning the Mesa exit ramp and conducting pavement work.   CAUTION: Between Oct. 14-18, lane patterns will change on South Desert Boulevard after the North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 Eastbound.
North Mesa	27 HOURS Sunday, October 21 at 3 am to Monday, October 22 at 6 am	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close completely in both directions between Remcon Circle and Osborne Drive. Detour:  Motorists should use an alternate route such as Sunland Park Drive or Redd Road. ·      All North Mesa entrance ramps and exit ramps (Exit 11) at I-10 will close. Detour:  Motorists should use alternate ramps at Redd Road or Sunland Park Drive. ·      McClintock Drive access to South Desert Boulevard will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20).   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on North Mesa Street (SH 20) between Remcon and Osborne will experience a change in traffic lane patterns.  Motorists should plan for extra travel time and approach the area cautiously.   WEATHER NOTE:  If rain prevents this work from happening on October 21, then crews will aim to complete the work on the nights of October 22-25. If rain prevents work on the nights of October 22-25, then crews will implement a 27-hour closure on Sunday, November 4.

This week’s closures are identical to last week’s; however, one thing to note:  the closure of I-10 Westbound at Executive on Sunday, October 7 may be eclipsed by the Mesa Park Project.

The Mesa Park folks plan to close I-10 Westbound at Schuster on that same night.   Mesa Park Project closures are listed at the TxDOT website.  Additionally  GO 10’s 27-hour closure of North Mesa is has been bumped again and is now set for October 21-22.

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Mesa Park Interchange Project 

Sunday, Oct. 7
8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on I-10 westbound at Schuster
• Detour: Westbound traffic will need to exit at the Schuster exit ramp and turn on Mesa, then proceed to Sunland Park and re-enter I-10 at the Sunland Park entrance ramp
• Crews will be placing concrete paving for the proposed collector-distributor lane

Sunday, Oct. 21 through Thursday, Oct. 25
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (nightly)

• Complete closure on I-10 eastbound between Sunland Park to Downtown
• Detour: Traffic will need to exit at Sunland Park; traffic will continue on Sunland Park, then turn on N. Mesa and enter I-10 at the Downtown entrance ramp
• Crews will be placing barrier and striping lanes between Executive to the Asarco Metal Bridge

Sunday, Oct. 28 through Tuesday, Oct. 30
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (nightly)

• Complete closure on I-10 westbound between Schuster to Sunland Park
• Detour: Traffic will need to exit at the Schuster exit ramp and continue on Sunland Park to N. Mesa
• Crews will be striping and placing barriers between the Asarco Metal Bridge and Executive

Thursday, Nov. 1
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (nightly)

• Complete closure on I-10 westbound between Schuster to Sunland Park
• Detour: Traffic will need to exit at the Schuster exit ramp and continue on Sunland Park to N. Mesa
• Crews will be striping and placing barriers between the Asarco Metal Bridge and Executive

 

US 54 Widening and Illumination Project

Saturday, Oct. 6 into Monday, Oct. 8
3 a.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous nightly closure)

• Full closure of US 54 Northbound.
• Traffic will exit US 54 at Hondo Pass and re-enter at Transmountain
• Crews will be pouring concrete on Diana bridge extension and then will allow it to cure

 

Bridge Preventive Maintenance Repair Project

Sunday, Oct. 7 into Monday, Oct. 8
8 p.m. to 5 a.m. (one night only)

• Two left lane closures on I-10 eastbound at Franklin
• Crews will be repairing armor joints in the area

 

US 62

Friday, October 5 to Monday, October 8

9 p.m. to 5 a.m.  (Continuous closure)

• Eastbound from Saint Vrain St. to Coles St.
• Closure is needed for roadway work.

Saturday, October 6 to Monday, October 8

5 p.m. to 5 a.m.  (Continuous closure)

• Westbound from Coles St to St Vrain St.
• Closure is needed for roadway work.

 

US 85

Wednesday, October 10

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco St.
• Closure is needed for cap work and to move equipment.

 

Loop 375

Thursday, October 11

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Westbound closure)

• Westbound from US 54 to Oregon St.
• Closure is needed to roadway work and painting.

West Area Projects   |   Go10   |   Border West Expressway   |   East Area Projects

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight October 7-11 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      I-10 Eastbound will close at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Motorists will exit at Sunland Park, follow the detour signs to Doniphan Drive and Paisano Drive (US 85), then onto Executive Center Boulevard. The Executive Center Boulevard entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will be open. ·      I-10 Westbound will close at Executive Center (Exit 16). Detour: Motorists will exit at Executive Center, then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will be open. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      The direct connector ramps between I-10 and Paisano Drive (US 85) will close. Detour: Motorists on westbound Paisano Drive (US 85) will exit at McNutt Road (NM 273). ·      Both Sunland Park entrance ramps to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close. ·      The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.
North Mesa	Overnight Sunday, Oct. 7 9 pm to midnight (three hours)	·      The right lane on North Mesa Street (westbound, in the direction headed toward Doniphan Drive) will close between Bartlett Drive and North Desert Boulevard.   Crews will be moving barrier, and temporarily changing the way drivers access nearby businesses. The change will allow crews to finish pavement work.
North Mesa	Overnight October 8-11 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      The North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 Eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists on I-10 Eastbound should use an alternate exit ramp. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20). ·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) westbound lanes (in the direction headed toward Doniphan Drive) will close at North Desert Boulevard. Detour: Motorists on westbound North Mesa Street (SH 20) should take an alternate route.
North Mesa	27 HOURS Sunday, October 21 at 3 am until Monday, October 22 at 6 am	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close completely in both directions between Remcon Circle and Osborne Drive. Detour:  Motorists should use an alternate route such as Sunland Park Drive or Redd Road. ·      All North Mesa entrance ramps and exit ramps (Exit 11) at I-10 will close. Detour:  Motorists should use alternate ramps at Redd Road or Sunland Park Drive. ·      McClintock Drive access to South Desert Boulevard will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20).   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on North Mesa Street (SH 20) at the I-10 overpass will experience a change in traffic lane patterns.  Motorists should plan for extra travel time and approach the area cautiously.

Here’s a look at project closures for the week ahead, highlights, detours and complete lists via hyperlinks below.

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The latest on I-10/Sunland Park

Earlier this month, we told you crews were aiming to complete the Sunland Park Drive main overpass by the end of September.  Due to inclement weather and due to delays at a different location, crews are now aiming for mid-November to open the main overpass at Sunland Park Drive.

The latest on I-10/Resler

Once the Sunland Park overpass is open, the plan is to close the westbound Resler exit ramp for approximately six to eight weeks. Crews will be reconfiguring the Resler exit ramp and replacing the ramp’s pavement.  While the Resler exit ramp is closed, drivers may use the Sunland Park westbound exit instead. Click here to watch a video that shows the final design of the Resler exit ramp.

The latest on I-10/North Mesa

Two more lane pattern changes are coming to North Mesa Street (under the I-10 overpass) this year. The first lane pattern change could be in place by October 15. This change will require a 27-hour closure on October 14, as detailed below. The second change should occur before December. Delays have occurred at this location; but, plans are in place to recoup.

Almost there 

GO 10 is a four-year project that started in April 2015 and ends April 2019 (7 months away). When finished, crews will have:

• Installed an equivalent of 72 acres of concrete pavement.
• Erected an equivalent of 98 houses worth of retaining walls.
• Moved enough dirt to fill 306 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
• Built, rebuilt or widened 29 bridges – a length of approximately 11 football fields.

Links to full list of closures:  West Area Projects  |  Go10  |  Border West Expressway  |  East Area Projects

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight Oct. 1 – 4 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·         I-10 Eastbound will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Motorists will exit at Sunland Park, follow the detour signs to Doniphan Drive and Paisano Drive (US 85), then onto Executive Center Boulevard. The Executive Center Boulevard entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will be open. ·      I-10 Westbound will close completely at Executive Center Boulevard (Exit 16). Detour: Motorists will exit at Executive Center, then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will be open. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      Both Sunland Park entrance ramps to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close. ·      The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.   Crews will be paving at Sunland Park Drive and painting structures.
North Mesa	Overnight Oct. 1 8 pm to 6 am	·      The North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 Eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists on I-10 Eastbound should use an alternate exit ramp. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20). ·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) westbound lanes (in the direction headed toward Doniphan Drive) will close at North Desert Boulevard. Detour: Motorists on westbound North Mesa Street (SH 20) should take an alternate route. ·      The North Mesa Street dedicated right turn lane onto North Desert Boulevard will remain open.   Crews will be conducting pavement work on North Mesa Street near South Desert Boulevard.
North Mesa	27 HOURS Sunday, October 14 at 3 am to Monday, October 15 at 6 am	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close completely in both directions between Remcon Circle and Osborne Drive. Detour:  Motorists should use an alternate route such as Sunland Park Drive, Thorn Avenue or Redd Road. ·      All North Mesa entrance ramps and exit ramps (Exit 11) to and from I-10 will close. Detour:  Motorists should use alternate ramps at Redd Road or Sunland Park Drive. ·      McClintock Drive access to South Desert Boulevard will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20).   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on North Mesa Street (SH 20) at the I-10 overpass will experience a change in traffic lane patterns.  Motorists should plan for extra travel time and approach the area cautiously and patiently.

All the closures and detours for the upcoming week, including all areas of El Paso roadways are listed below.

Last week, GO 10 announced a 27-hour closure of North Mesa Street would occur September 30-October 1.  That closure is now postponed to October 7-8.  The one proviso: inclement weather could cause the closure to be postponed again to the following weekend, October 14-15.

Links to FULL LISTS of closures:  

West Area Projects   |  GO 10    |   Border West Expressway   |  East Area Projects

Mesa Park Interchange project 

Saturday, Sept. 29
3 a.m. to 3 p.m. (one night only)

•  I-10 eastbound Executive entrance and exit ramps will be closed
• Note: I-10 Executive overpass will remain open
• Crews will be placing cement for proposed roadway

 

US 54 Widening and Illumination project
3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24

• US 54 southbound will close completely at Transmountain
• Crews will be pouring bridge deck over Diana Drive
• Detour: Traffic will exit at Transmountain and re-enter after Hondo Pass

9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 through 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24

• US 54 northbound will close completely at Hondo Pass
• Crews will be pouring bridge deck over Diana Drive
• Detour: Traffic will exit at Hondo Pass and re-enter at Transmountain

 

Guardrail Repair project

Tuesday, Sept. 25
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Right lane closure on I-10 westbound between the Copia entrance ramp to the Piedras entrance ram
•  I-10 westbound Copia entrance ramp will be closed

Wednesday, Sept. 26
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Left lane closure on I-10 westbound between the Artcraft overpass to the Transmountain overpass

Thursday, Sept. 27
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• Left lane closure on Gateway West between the Piedras Street to the Cotton entrance ramp
• I-10 westbound Copia entrance ramp will be closed
• I-10 westbound Cotton exit ramp will be closed

Thursday, Sept. 27
9 p.m. to 3 a.m. (one night only)

• Right lane closure on I-10 westbound between the Dallas entrance ramp to the Mesa exit ramp
• I-10 westbound Mesa exit ramp will be closed

 

Border West Expressway project

I-10

Thursday, Sept. 27
9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Eastbound left lane from Schuster Avenue to Executive Center Boulevard
• Closure is needed for roadway repair

 

Loop 375

Friday, Sept. 28 to Monday, Oct. 1
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from US 54 to Oregon Street
• Closure is needed for sound wall work

 

McNutt

Friday, Sept. 28 to Monday, Oct. 1
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Doniphan to Brickland Street
• Closure is needed for permanent striping

 

Executive Center Boulevard

Friday, Oct. 5 – Monday, Oct. 8
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from I-10 to Paisano
• Closure is needed for traffic switch

 

Border West Expressway Project (new)

US 62

Tuesday, September 25

9 p.m. to 5 a.m.  (Nightly full closure)

• Eastbound from Coles St. to Saint Vrain St.
• Closure is needed for roadway work.

 

From Saturday, October 6 to Monday, October 8

6 a.m. to 5 a.m.  (Nightly full closure)

• Eastbound from Coles St. to Saint Vrain St.
• Closure is needed for roadway work.

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight Sept. 24 and 25 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      I-10 Eastbound will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Follow the detour signs along the frontage ramps to re-enter I-10 Eastbound. ·      I-10 Westbound will close completely at Executive Center Boulevard (Exit 16). Detour: Follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will be open. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close. ·      The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.   Crews will be working on the Sunland Park Drive overpass and the westbound Sunland Park exit ramp.
I-10 East at Mesa	Overnight Sept. 25 8 pm to 6 am	·      The North Mesa exit ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20).   Detour: Motorists should use an alternate exit ramp and take an alternate route.   Crews will be paving on North Mesa Street near the South Desert Boulevard intersection.
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight Sept. 26 and 27 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      I-10 in both directions will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detours: –    Motorists on I-10 Eastbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13) and follow the detour signs to Doniphan Drive and Paisano Drive (US 85). The Executive Center entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will be open. –    Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13) and follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will be open. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close. ·      The Paisano Drive (US 85) entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.   Crews will be working on the Sunland Park Drive overpass and will be drilling near Crockett Street.
North Mesa	27 HOURS Sunday, October 7 at 3 am to Monday, October 8 at 6 am	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close completely in both directions between Remcon Circle and Osborne Drive. Detour:  Motorists should use an alternate route such as Sunland Park Drive, Thorn Avenue or Redd Road. ·      All North Mesa entrance ramps and exit ramps (Exit 11) at I-10 will close. Detour:  Motorists should use alternate ramps at Redd Road or Sunland Park Drive. ·      McClintock Drive access to South Desert Boulevard will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20).   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on North Mesa Street (SH 20) at the I-10 overpass will experience a change in traffic lane patterns.  Motorists should plan for extra travel time and approach the area cautiously and patiently.

As the work week gets underway, construction around the Borderland will continues as well.  The links below take you to the individual area project, while the area’s on-going work is listed below

West Area Projects   |   GO10   |   Border West Expressway   |  East Area Projects

Maintenance (Various)  

Monday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 21
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• US 54 northbound Sun Valley exit ramp will be closed
• Right lane closure on Loop 375 eastbound between US 54 exit ramp to the Gateway North overpass
• Left lane closure on Transmountain eastbound at the Gateway South intersection
• Right lane closure on I-10 westbound between Airway to Geronimo
• I-10 westbound Geronimo exit ramp will be closed
• I-10 westbound Airway entrance ramp will be closed
• Right lane closure on Spur 601 east and westbound between Fred Wilson to Loop 375

 

Westway Project Phase III

Monday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 21
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  (throughout the day)

Lane closures in effect: (until further notice)

• Vinton entrance ramp to I-10 is now open
• Anthony Exit 0 closed; use alternate exit before Anthony (temporary exit for traffic)
• Westway frontage road is closed (only local traffic will have access)
• Crews will be working on new frontage roads rehabilitation in the area.
• Note: Local businesses in the area follow detour in place
• Advisory: Lane restrictions are 12 feet width.

 

US 85

Friday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Sept. 16
9 p.m. to 6 p.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for cap work

Friday, Sept. 14 to Monday, Sept. 17
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Eastbound left lane from Executive Center Boulevard to Doniphan
• Closure is needed for painters

 

McNutt

Friday, Sept. 14 to Monday, Sept. 17
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Doniphan to Brickland Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

 

US 62

Friday, Sept. 14 to Monday, Sept. 17
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from Cole Street to Saint Vrain Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

 

I-10

Thursday, Sept. 27
9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• Eastbound left lane from Schuster Avenue to Executive Center Boulevard
• Closure is needed for roadway repair

 

Mall Braided Ramps Project

Sunday, Sept. 16
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (overnight)

• I-10 westbound two right lane closures between Viscount Boulevard and Hawkins Boulevard
• Crews will be pouring concrete traffic barrier

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
North Mesa	Overnight Sept. 17 and 18 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close in both directions between North Desert Boulevard and Osborne Drive. ·      The North Mesa exit ramp from I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street.
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight Sept. 17 8 pm to 6 am	·      I-10 in both directions will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detours: –    Motorists on I-10 Eastbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13) and immediately re-enter I-10 at the next ramp. –    Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13), follow it to North Mesa Street (SH 20), then re-enter I-10 Westbound using the North Mesa entrance ramp. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close.
I-10 In Both Directions	Overnight Sept. 18 8 pm to 6 am	·      I-10 Eastbound will close completely at Redd Road (Exit 9). Detour: Motorists will exit at Redd Road (Exit 9), go to Doniphan Drive, then follow Doniphan Drive to Sunland Park Drive. The Sunland Park Drive entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will be open. ·      I-10 Westbound will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13), follow it to North Mesa Street (SH 20), then re-enter I-10 Westbound using the North Mesa entrance ramp. ·      The Redd Road entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      North Mesa Street entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Motorists should use an alternate route. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between Thorn Avenue and North Mesa Street.
I-10 Eastbound	Overnight Sept. 19 8 pm to 6 am	·      I-10 Eastbound will close completely at Redd Road (Exit 9). Detour: Motorists will exit at Redd Road (Exit 9), go to Doniphan Drive, then follow Doniphan Drive to North Mesa Street. The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will be open. ·      The Redd Road entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Resler entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park exit ramp from I-10 Westbound will close.
Sunland Park	Overnight Sept. 20 9 pm to 6 am	·      The Sunland Park exit ramp from I-10 Westbound will close.
North Mesa	27 HOURS Sunday, Sept. 30 at 3 am to Monday, Oct. 1 at 6 am	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close completely in both directions between Remcon Circle and Osborne Drive. Detour:  Motorists should use an alternate route such as Sunland Park Drive, Thorn Avenue or Redd Road. ·      All North Mesa entrance ramps and exit ramps (Exit 11) to and from I-10 will close. Detour:  Motorists should use alternate ramps at Redd Road or Sunland Park Drive. ·      McClintock Drive access to South Desert Boulevard will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street (SH 20).   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on North Mesa Street (SH 20) at the I-10 overpass will experience a change in traffic lane patterns.  Motorists should plan for extra travel time and approach the area cautiously and patiently.

The Texas Department of Transportation, in partnership with the El Paso Police Department, have launched bilingual public service announcements on social media reminding drivers of TxDOT’s free towing program.

“Towing stalled vehicles and vehicles involved in non-serious crashes has improved clearing times on I-10,” said TxDOT El Paso District Engineer Bob Bielek. “We have made a difference in shortening the length of traffic tie-ups.”

The program, in place since October of 2017, provides a free tow to motorists stranded on I-10 from Viscount to Thorn.

Due to construction, the majority of this portion of roadway has no shoulders and few exits, so vehicles blocking a lane pose a safety hazard and create greater congestion. Vehicles are towed to designated drop off points where people can address issues or await help.

The stretch encompasses the GO10 project, the Mesa Park Interchange project, a portion of the Border West Expressway project and the Braided Ramps project during peak rush hours: 6 – 9 a.m., and 4 – 7 p.m. Mesa Street from the downtown exit (east and west) to Doniphan and Mesa are also included in the program towing limits.

The towing initiative, implemented with safety in mind, has proved successful as nearly 2,000 vehicles have been towed, about 60 vehicles per week, since the program started. Motorists are reminded to check their tires and gas level in their car as flat tires and empty gas tanks are the top two reasons vehicles get towed.

Tow operators are activated by TxDOT staff inside the El Paso District’s Traffic Management System known as TransVista. The central network system is home to five full time employees that manage 78 Dynamic Message Boards (DMS) and 169 cameras on El Paso state roadways.

TransVista staff is also responsible for sending out email alerts on closures that are a result of roadwork, crashes, or incidents affecting traffic flow. The center recently expanded its hours of operation to better assist during current and projected high impact closures.

“TransVista is now staffed from 4 a.m.-10 p.m. to cover busy closure times for construction projects in progress,” said Bielek.
While we have some projects being completed at the end of the year, scheduled construction work will continue with new construction projects starting with the New Year.”

The towing program is programmed to run until first quarter 2019. TxDOT’s Highway Emergency Response Operator (HERO) program, a longer term, citywide initiative that will assist stranded motorists on major state roads with emergency situations such as flat tires and dead batteries, etc. is in the works. It is expected to be in place by mid-to-late 2019.

To view the PSA, click here; to sign up for the email traffic alert system, visit www.drivetexas.org and select traffic alerts.

This Sunday’s 27-hour closure of I-10 East at Redd Road will result in a change to traffic lane patterns on I-10 East at North Mesa Street.

Link to full lists of closures: West Area Projects  |  GO10  |  Border West Expressway  |  East Area Projects

US 54 Widening and Illumination Project

Sunday, September 9

11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

• US-54 southbound will close completely from Hercules to Dyer
• Crews will be power washing the pedestrian bridge to prepare it for painting.

 

Monday, September 10

9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

• US-54 southbound will close completely from Hercules to Dyer
• Crews will be painting the repaired pedestrian bridge.

 

Tuesday, Sept. 18

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on US 54 southbound between the Transmountain/Woodrow Bean exit ramp to the Hondo Pass overpass
• DETOUR: US 54 southbound traffic will need to exit at the Transmountain/Woodrow Bean exit ramp and re-enter at the Hondo Pass entrance ramp
• Crews will be working on opening the “New” ramp and closing the existing exit ramp between Transmountain and Diana.

 

Wednesday, Sept. 19

9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on US 54 northbound between the Hondo Pass exit ramp to the Transmountain exit ramp
• DETOUR: US 54 northbound traffic will need to exit at Hondo Pass and re-enter at the Transmountain/Woodrow Bean entrance ramp
• Crews will be working on opening the “New” exit ramp between Diana and Transmountain.

 

UPCOMING 50-hour closures

3:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22 through 5:00 a.m. Monday, September 24

• US-54 northbound will close completely at Hondo Pass
• Crews will be pouring bridge deck over Diana Drive
• Detour: Traffic will exit at Hondo Pass and reenter after Transmountain

 

3:00 a.m. Saturday, September 29 through 5:00 a.m. Monday, October 1

• US-54 southbound will close completely at Transmountain
• Crews will be pouring bridge deck over Diana Drive
• Detour: Traffic will exit at Transmountain and reenter after Hondo Pass

Maintenance

Monday, Sept. 10 through Friday, Sept. 14
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (throughout the day)

• US 54 northbound Sun Valley exit ramp will be closed
• Right lane closure on Transmountain/Woodrow Bean (Loop 375) eastbound between McCombs to Bomarc
• Right lane closure on I-10 westbound between Airway to Geronimo
• I-10 westbound Geronimo exit ramp will be closed
• I-10 westbound Airway entrance ramp will be closed
• Left lane closure on Loop 375 between the museum to Tom Mays for shoulder work (mile markers 14-21)
• Right lane closure on Spur 601 east and westbound between Fred Wilson to Loop 375

Westway Project Phase III

Monday, Sept. 10 through Wednesday, Sept. 12

• Westway on-ramp to I-10 westbound will be closed.

Loop 375 Border Highway

Friday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from US 54 to Oregon Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

US 85

Friday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for cap work

Friday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Sept. 16
9 p.m. to 6 p.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for cap work

McNutt

Friday, Sept. 14 to Monday, Sept. 17
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Doniphan to Brickland Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

Doniphan Drive

Friday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from Racetrack to Paisano
• Closure is needed for roadway work

US 62

Friday, Sept. 14 to Monday, Sept. 17
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from Cole Street to Saint Vrain Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

Mall Braided Ramps Project

Sunday, Sept. 9 (complete closure)
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (overnight)

• Gateway Boulevard eastbound complete frontage road closure between Airway Boulevard and Hawkins Boulevard
• Crews will be removing portable concrete traffic barrier

Monday, Sept. 10 (complete closure)
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (overnight)

• I-10 eastbound complete closure between Airway Boulevard and Hawkins Boulevard
• Crews will be removing portable concrete traffic barrier

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 East at Redd	27 HOURS Sunday, September 9 at 3 am until Monday, September 10 at 6 am	·      I-10 Eastbound will close completely at Redd Road (Exit 9). ·      The Redd Road entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Artcraft Road entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The North Mesa Street entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.   Detour:  Motorists on I-10 Eastbound will exit at Redd Road (Exit 9), then take Doniphan Drive to Sunland Park Drive. The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 will be open.   Business Access:  Access to area businesses will be open via South Desert Boulevard. Through traffic will not be allowed to use South Desert Boulevard as an alternate route.   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes on I-10 Eastbound.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on I-10 Eastbound at North Mesa Street (SH 20) will experience a change in traffic lane patterns.
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight Sunday, September 9 8 pm to 6 am	·      I-10 Eastbound will be close completely at Redd Road (Exit 9). Detour:  Motorists on I-10 Eastbound will exit at Redd Road (Exit 9), then take Doniphan Drive to Sunland Park Drive. The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will be open. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass. ·      The Artcraft Road entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Redd Road entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The North Mesa entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      I-10 Westbound will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13). Detour: Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13) and follow it to North Mesa Street (SH 20). Motorists may re-enter I-10 Westbound at the North Mesa entrance ramp. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.   Business Access:  Access to area businesses will be open via South Desert Boulevard. Through traffic will not be allowed to use South Desert Boulevard as an alternate route.   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes on I-10 Eastbound. Crews will also be pouring concrete onto the I-10 overpass at Sunland Park Drive.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on I-10 Eastbound at North Mesa Street (SH 20) will experience a change in traffic lane patterns.
North Mesa	Overnight September 10-13 9 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      On North Mesa Street (SH 20), the lanes for traffic headed toward Doniphan Drive will close between North Desert Boulevard and Osborne Drive. Detour: Motorists should follow North Desert Boulevard to use the Thorn Avenue overpass. ·      The North Mesa exit ramp from I-10 Eastbound will close. Detour: Motorists should use the Redd Road exit ramp. ·      South Desert Boulevard will be closed between McClintock Drive and North Mesa Street.    Crews will be paving a section of North Mesa Street (SH 20).  For some time, it may appear as though no work is taking place; but, in fact, the new pavement requires undisturbed curing time.
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight September 10-13 8 pm each night to 6 am each morning	·      I-10 in both directions will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13).  Detours:  Motorists on I-10 Eastbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13), follow Sunland Park Drive to Doniphan Drive, then follow Doniphan Drive to Executive Center Boulevard. The Executive Center entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will be open. Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13), follow it to North Mesa Street (SH 20), then re-enter I-10 Westbound using the North Mesa entrance ramp. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass.  Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route or follow the detour signs in place. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      Crockett Street access to Paisano Drive (US 85) will close.   Crews will be pouring bridge deck onto the center Sunland Park Drive overpass.
North Mesa	27 HOURS Sunday, September 30 at 3 am to Monday, October 1 at 6 am	·      North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass. Detour:  Motorists should use an alternate route such as Thorn Avenue or Redd Road. ·      All North Mesa entrance ramps and exit ramps (Exit 11) to and from I-10 will close. Detour:  Motorists should use alternate ramps at Redd Road or Sunland Park Drive. ·      McClintock Street access to South Desert Boulevard will close. ·      Graphite Drive access to South Desert Boulevard will close. ·      South Desert Boulevard will close between Thorn Avenue and North Mesa Street (SH 20)   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on North Mesa Street (SH 20) at the I-10 overpass will experience a change in traffic lane patterns.  Motorists should plan for extra travel time and approach the area cautiously and patiently.

AUSTIN – For more than 30 years, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Don’t mess with Texas” campaign has forged partnerships with the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, George Strait, Willie Nelson, LeAnn Rimes and Grupo Fantasma to share its important message.

Now the search is on for a new amateur musical talent to represent the iconic litter-prevention campaign. The “Don’t mess with Texas” Song Search Contest invites undiscovered Texans to compose an original 30-second song, incorporating the campaign’s anti-litter message.

The entries, submitted via video, will be collected online where the public will have the opportunity to vote on their favorites.

“Music has been a part of the ‘Don’t mess with Texas’ campaign from the beginning,” said Jeff Austin III, Texas Transportation Commissioner. “We’re excited to expand on this legacy by giving Texans of every walk of life a chance to add their voice to the campaign and share in a fun way how we all have a part to play in keeping our state clean and beautiful.”

The ‘Don’t mess with Texas’ Song Search Contest is presented in partnership with iHeart and Gibson Brands. Country superstars, the Randy Rogers Band, and Latin pop and norteño stars, Las Fenix, who are both featured in this year’s “Don’t mess with Texas” campaign, are also lending their time and talent to help discover the campaign’s newest performer.

ess with Texas” Song Search Contest is open to all Texas residents, ages 18 and above, and runs through October 2018. Contest rules can be found at Dontmesswithtexas.org.

At the end of the public voting period, two winners will be selected, one English and one Spanish, and awarded a prize package donated by Gibson Brands and iHeart that includes a 2018 Gibson Guitar, the opportunity to appear in a future “Don’t mess with Texas” TV spot with the Randy Rogers Band and Las Fenix, and a performance at an iHeart Live Music Lounge.

The Song Search Contest winners will join the ranks of other notable performers featured in the “Don’t mess with Texas” campaign throughout the years.

“Don’t mess with Texas” has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The campaign is the signature initiative for TxDOT’s litter-prevention initiatives which include Adopt-a-Highway, a grassroots partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, and the community outreach and cleanup event — the “Don’t Mess with Texas” Trash-Off. For additional information on “Don’t mess with Texas,” visit Dontmesswithtexas.org

Here’s a look at our project closures for the week ahead.

Starting Tuesday after Labor Day, you can expect GO 10 to close I-10 in both directions between Executive Center Boulevard and Sunland Park Drive on the nights of Sept 4-6.

Then, in two weeks, expect a 27-hour closure on I-10 East at Redd Road (Exit 9).

I-10 Bridge Rail Replacement Project

Tuesday, Sept. 4 (complete closure until further notice)

• I-10 eastbound right lane closure at Raynolds exit ramp to Raynolds overpass
• Crews will be placing portable concrete traffic barrier and repairing shoulder work at bridge rails

Doniphan Drive

Friday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from Racetrack to Paisano
• Closure is needed for roadway work

US 85

Friday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for cap work

Loop 375 Border Highway

Friday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 9
9 p.m. to 9 p.m. (continuous full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from US 54 to Oregon Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

US 54 Widening and Illumination Project, Pedestrian Bridge

Sunday, Sept. 9 and Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (nightly)      

• Complete closure of US 54 southbound between Dyer exit ramp to the Ellerthorpe pedestrian bridge
• Crews will be painting and installing clearance height signs on the pedestrian bridge

Tuesday, Sept. 11
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on US 54 southbound between the Transmountain/Woodrow Bean exit ramp to the Hondo Pass overpass
• Detour: US 54 southbound traffic will need to exit at the Transmountain/Woodrow Bean exit ramp and re-enter at the Hondo Pass entrance ramp
• Crews will be working on opening the “new” ramp and closing the existing exit ramp between Transmountain and Diana

Wednesday, Sept. 12
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on US 54 northbound between the Hondo Pass exit ramp to the Transmountain exit ramp
• Detour: US 54 northbound traffic will need to exit at Hondo Pass and re-enter at the Transmountain/Woodrow Bean entrance ramp
• Crews will be working on opening the “new” exit ramp between Diana and Transmountain

Link to full lists of closures:

West Area Project Closures   |  GO10 Closures   |   Border West Expressway Closures   |  East Area Project Closures

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 West at Executive	Overnight September 4-6 9 pm to 6 am nightly	·      I-10 Westbound will close completely at Executive Center Boulevard (Exit 16).  Detour: Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Executive Center Boulevard (Exit 16), then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). Motorists may re-enter I-10 Westbound from the North Mesa Street entrance ramp. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass.  Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route or follow the detour signs in place. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close. ·      The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.
I-10 Both Directions	Overnight September 4-6 8 pm to 6 am nightly	·      I-10 Eastbound will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13).  Detour:  Motorists on I-10 Eastbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13), follow it to Doniphan Drive, then follow Doniphan Drive to Executive Center Boulevard. Motorists may re-enter I-10 Eastbound from the Executive Center entrance ramp. ·      I-10 Westbound will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13) only if the aforementioned closure of I-10 Westbound at Executive Center Boulevard is canceled. (Updated information will be posted to Twitter @go10ep and to the GO 10 website.)  Detour:  Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13), then follow Sunland Park Drive to North Mesa Street (SH 20).  Motorists may re-enter I-10 Westbound from the North Mesa Street entrance ramp. ·      Sunland Park Drive will close completely in both directions at the I-10 overpass.  Detour: Motorists should use an alternate route or follow the detour signs in place. ·      Both Sunland Park entrance ramps to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Resler flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.
I-10 East at Redd	27 HOURS Sunday, September 9 at 3 am until Monday, September 10 at 6 am	·      I-10 Eastbound will close completely at Redd Road (Exit 9). ·      The Redd Road entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Artcraft Road entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.   Detour:  Motorists on I-10 Eastbound will exit at Redd Road (Exit 9), then take Doniphan Drive to North Mesa Street (SH 20). The North Mesa Street entrance ramp to I-10 will be open.   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes on I-10 Eastbound.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on I-10 Eastbound at North Mesa Street (SH 20) will experience a change in traffic lane patterns. The change to traffic patterns is necessary while GO 10 continues to re-pave I-10 and make improvements to North Mesa Street.

As thousands of drivers head out this Labor Day Holiday to get in that last summer trip, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDoT) officials remind them of the resources that the Texas Travel Information Centers (TIC) provide.

Texas Travel Information Centers are staffed by professional travel counselors who welcome visitors to Texas, help with routings and provide information on points of interest, events and road conditions.

Visitors will also find rest areas with restrooms, picnic tables and “Welcome to Texas” photo opportunities.

“We get travelers from around the world, people new to the area and local residents that stop by and are surprised by how much our state has to offer,” said Sandra Torres, Anthony TIC Manager. “We encourage everyone to stop by and visit us.”

Texas has 12 locations across the state, including the location in the TxDOT El Paso District in Anthony, Texas. The center is open 8a.m. – 6 p.m., 7 days a week during the busy summer travel season.

Details on the Anthony location and each Travel Information Center are available online.

Here’s a look at the project closures for the week ahead.

Links to Full List of Closures:

West Area Project Closures  |  GO 10 Project Closures

Border West Expressway Closures  |  East Area Project Closures

LOCATION	DURATION	DESCRIPTION
I-10 West at Sunland	15 HOURS Sunday, August 26 3 am to 6 pm	·      I-10 Westbound will close completely at Sunland Park (Exit 13). ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close. ·      Left turns onto Sunland Park Drive from the Sunland Park westbound exit ramp will not be permitted.   Detour:  Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Sunland Park (Exit 13), then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). Motorists may re-enter I-10 Westbound from the North Mesa Street entrance ramp.   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes on I-10 Westbound.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on I-10 Westbound should approach the North Mesa area with caution because traffic lane patterns will be changed.
I-10 West at Executive	Overnight August 27-30 9 pm to 6 am nightly	·      I-10 Westbound will close completely at Executive Center Boulevard (Exit 16). ·      Sunland Park Drive will close in both directions at the I-10 overpass. ·      The Sunland Park flyover entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close. ·      The Sunland Park entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close. ·      The Schuster/UTEP entrance ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.   Detour: Motorists on I-10 Westbound will exit at Executive Center (Exit 16), then follow the detour signs to North Mesa Street (SH 20). Motorists may re-enter I-10 Westbound from the North Mesa Street entrance ramp.
I-10 East at Redd	27 HOURS Sunday, September 9 at 3 a.m. until Monday, September 10 at 6 a.m.	·      I-10 Eastbound will close at Redd Road (Exit 9). ·      The Redd Road entrance ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.   Detour:  Motorists on I-10 Eastbound will exit at Redd Road (Exit 9), follow it to South Desert Boulevard, then follow South Desert Boulevard to North Mesa Street (SH 20). Motorists may re-enter I-10 Eastbound using the North Mesa Street entrance ramp.   Crews will be moving barrier walls and re-striping lanes on I-10 Eastbound.   IMPORTANT:  After the closure lifts, motorists on I-10 Eastbound at North Mesa Street (SH 20) will experience a change in traffic lane patterns. Please proceed cautiously.

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Rip-rap Repair Project

Sunday, Aug. 26 through Thursday, Aug. 30
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (nightly)

• I-10 westbound at Paisano – 2 right lanes closed
• I-10 westbound Paisano exit ramp closed
• I-10 westbound Trowbridge entrance ramp closed
• Crews will be repairing spalled concrete pavement

 

Westway Project Phase III

Monday, Aug. 27 into Tuesday, Aug. 28
9 p.m. to 5 a.m.  (one night only)

• Complete closure of I-10 east and westbound at the Vinton overpass
• Crews will be placing concrete on the new turnaround bridge

 

US 54 Widening and Illumination Project

Starting Sunday, Sept. 9 and Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (nightly)

• Complete closure of US 54 southbound between Dyer exit ramp to the Ellerthorpe pedestrian bridge
• Crews will be painting and installing clearance height signs on the pedestrian bridge

 

Tuesday, Sept. 11
9 p.m. to 5 p.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on US 54 southbound between the Transmountain/Woodrow Bean exit ramp to the Hondo Pass overpass
• Detour: US 54 southbound traffic will need to exit at the Transmountain/Woodrow Bean exit ramp and re-enter at the Hondo Pass entrance ramp
• Crews will be working on opening the new ramp and closing the existing exit ramp between Transmountain and Diana

 

Wednesday, Sept. 12
9 p.m. to 5 p.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on US 54 northbound between the Hondo Pass exit ramp to the Transmountain exit ramp
• Detour: US 54 northbound traffic will need to exit at Hondo Pass and re-enter at the Transmountain/Woodrow Bean entrance ramp
• Crews will be working on opening the new exit ramp between Diana and Transmountain

 

Mesa Park Project

Tuesday, Sept. 4
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (one night only)

• Complete closure on I-10 eastbound between Sunland Park to Executive
• Detour: Eastbound traffic will need to exit at the Sunland Park exit ramp and use Mesa to enter at Executive
• Crews will be removing traffic barriers in the area

 

Loop 375 Border Highway

Friday, Aug. 24 to Saturday Aug. 25
9 p.m. to 5 p.m. (continuous full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from US 54 to Oregon Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

 

Thursday, Sept. 6
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (nightly full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from US 54 to Oregon Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

 

Friday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 9
9 p.m. to 4 p.m. (nightly closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from US 54 to Oregon Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

 

US 85

Friday, Aug. 24 to Saturday, Aug. 25
9 p.m. to 1 p.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Executive Center Boulevard to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for utility work

 

Saturday, Aug. 25 to Monday, Aug. 27
1 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for cap work

 

Friday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Spur 1966 to San Francisco Street
• Closure is needed for cap work

 

McNutt

Friday, Aug. 24 to Monday, Aug. 27
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Westbound and eastbound from Doniphan to Brickland Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work

 

Border West Expressway Project

Wednesday, Aug. 29
9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

• I-10 eastbound left lane from Schuster Avenue to Executive Center Boulevard
• Closure is needed for roadway repair

 

Doniphan Drive

Friday, Sept. 7 to Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (continuous full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from Racetrack to Paisano
• Closure is needed for roadway work

 

Monday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (nightly full closure)

• Eastbound and westbound from Racetrack to Paisano
• Closure is needed for roadway work

 

Oregon Street

Friday, Aug. 24 to Friday, Sept. 14
5 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Southbound from Cesar Chavez to 7th Street
• Closure is needed for roadway work