It’s safe to say that there aren’t many things El Pasoans unanimously agree on, but when it comes to rush hour traffic? Yeah. I think we all agree that El Paso IS NOT a fun place to be!!
It doesn’t matter if you’ve got Bad Bunny blasting or you’re deep in your true crime podcast, nobody wants to spend half their life staring at brake lights. Sure, we’re not dealing with Los Angeles-level traffic, but certain stretches of town? Absolute chaos between 4 and 6 p.m.
After asking locals where they lose their patience the fastest, these intersections and corridors came up again and again.
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El Paso Drivers Name the Worst Traffic IntersectionsZaragoza between Joe Battle & Edgemere: Eastside drivers say this stretch turns into a slow crawl the second rush hour hits. It’s busy, it’s packed, and lane changes feel like a competitive sport.Montana between Loop 375 & Rich Beem: Construction + heavy traffic = 45-minute headaches for a short drive. If you’ve ever questioned your life choices while stuck here, you’re not alone.Pebble Hills from Joe Battle to Yarbrough: East El Paso pride is strong… but so is the bumper-to-bumper frustration along this corridor in the evenings.Joe Battle & Zaragoza near Sun Fire & Tierras Este: This area stays busy year-round, but during rush hour it feels like everyone in the 915 had the same idea at the exact same time.The Spaghetti Bowl toward US-54: Trying to merge toward US-54 near downtown? Add Juárez bridge traffic and you’ve got a backup that tests your patience real quick.Pellicano toward Horizon: Ongoing construction and rapid growth make this stretch a daily gamble. Some say it’s rough at rush hour… others say it’s rough at any hour.The Most Hated Intersections in El Paso According To Locals
El Paso drivers reveal the worst intersections and roads to avoid during rush hour traffic across the city.
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