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.