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TxDOT Takes Public Comment on Downtown El Paso I‑10 Overhaul at Lone In‑Person Hearing

Residents offered sharply different views during the open house, informing TxDOT's next steps.

Overview

  • The open house at the El Paso Convention Center on Sept. 16 gathered comments on TxDOT’s “Revised I” proposal for the Downtown 10 segment, with a virtual option available.
  • TxDOT says this is the only planned in‑person meeting for the project, and the agency continues to accept feedback through its project webpage.
  • The plan covers roughly six miles from Executive Center Boulevard to State Loop 478/Copia Street, adding lanes, frontage roads, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities alongside operational upgrades.
  • Project goals cited by TxDOT include improving mobility, managing long‑term congestion, reducing potential conflict points, and strengthening incident management.
  • TxDOT reports a funded first phase of $500 million with a tentative letting in late 2027 and construction anticipated in 2028, while schedule specifics remain under development.