EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) – A road project in East El Paso, aimed at improving connectivity to Horizon, is causing frustration among residents who say they have lost access to a road they have used for years.<\/p>\n
The John Hayes Extension Project, which began in January 2024, has left residents like Alfredo Munoz seeking alternative routes to their properties. <\/p>\n
“I’m having to find alternative routes. There’s even times where I have to make my own routes over there, you know, move rocks and, you know, clear paths and everything to get to, to my property. And it’s just a hindrance, you know, it’s it’s stressful,” Munoz said.<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: El Paso County provides update on Pellicano Drive Widening Project<\/a><\/p>\n The project, which starts at the intersection of John Hayes Street and Montwood and extends south for three miles to the end of Pellicano, has led to the closure of access from Berryville Street.<\/p>\n Berryville will now become an extension of John Hayes Street, adding one lane to both lanes of travel.<\/p>\n County Commissioner Iliana Holguin, whose district includes the project, stated that county staff have reviewed and approved the detours provided to residents. <\/p>\n “Unfortunately these roads that these residents have to use are undeveloped roads but our staff has gone out there to drive them and make sure that they are passable. And we’ve determined that they are,” Holguin said.<\/p>\n Despite assurances, residents like Munoz remain concerned about emergency access. <\/p>\n “You know, if they need to get over here to us in a hurry, you know, they’re probably going to get lost way out there in the desert somewhere. And and like I said, it’s not being maintained. So, I mean, a pretty good chance to get lost,” Munoz added.<\/p>\n Holguin acknowledged the inconvenience but noted that Berryville was always intended to be a major thoroughfare, and the county only recently secured funding to develop it. <\/p>\n The John Hayes project is still in its first phase, with completion not expected until 2027.<\/p>\n In the meantime, officials will continue to monitor access routes, while residents hope for clearer solutions as construction progresses.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: What’s Driving You Crazy: What happens next following road damage from a crash?<\/a><\/p>\n