EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Construction crews have made significant progress on several major projects in El Paso, with updates provided by TxDOT’s Lauren Macias-Cervantes on KFOX14 Community Conversations. <\/p>\n
On the west side, the first phase of the Widening West project has opened the Thorn Bypass lanes in both directions, allowing drivers to bypass the Thorn intersection. <\/p>\n
This change increases capacity on Desert North and South, as many orange barrels have been removed. <\/p>\n
The bypass lanes are accessible via I-10 and Desert North and South, and will serve as a detour while crews work on connecting the Thorn Bridge to both Desert North and South. <\/p>\n
The Thorn Bridge is expected to open at the end of January.<\/p>\n
In the Horizon Darrington project, crews worked overnight Sunday to remove barriers, complete streetlight work, and conduct striping. <\/p>\n
The southbound Darrington past Horizon Boulevard has been opened to its final configuration. An eight-week closure of southbound Darrington between Homestead and Horizon Blvd. is scheduled for early January to allow for waterline utility work.<\/p>\n
The Borderland Expressway project, which began over the summer, is expected to last five years. Crews are working at three locations, with this phase extending more than six miles from Dyer to the Texas\/New Mexico state line. <\/p>\n
The project includes main lanes, three interchanges, an overpass, and a shared-use path. Current work involves leveling, grading, earthwork, and excavation for ponds and culverts. <\/p>\n
Crews will take a break until Jan. 5, after which flagging operations and construction vehicles will resume.<\/p>\n
Community Conversations: Thorn Bypass lanes open as construction progresses in El Paso<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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