Borderland Expressway: Transforming El Paso's Traffic

Construction is moving forward on the Borderland Expressway in El Paso, a 10.8-mile bypass designed to keep freight trucks out of the city.

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Kicked off back in 2018, this project's all about cutting down congestion for everyday drivers.

It's broken into three phases, funded by roughly $2.1 billion in state transportation money, headed to the El Paso district.

That cash is fueling big infrastructure pushes across the area.

Locals are eyeing the relief it promises, especially with heavy truck traffic clogging up main routes right now.

The Expressway aims to reroute that hollage smooth, making commutes less of a headache.

On April 20th, 2026, crews were spotted pushing ahead near Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, and Stan Robert Sr. Avenue in.

Northeast El Paso, progress looks steady from those vantage points.

As phases roll on, this bypass stands to transform how goods flow through the Borderland, easing the load on urban streets for years to come.

Stay informed with El Paso News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.