SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Street and utility upgrades are getting underway in Sunland Park\u2019s Anapra area.<\/p>\n
City officials broke ground Tuesday morning at Mender Park to mark the start of the Anapra Phase IV Roadway, Drainage, and Utility Infrastructure Project. <\/p>\n
The project will rebuild Calle Carrosel and Calle Obregon near the Rio Grande and the Texas-Mexico state line.<\/p>\n
The city said the work includes repaving the streets with new concrete, adding curbs and gutters, and installing ADA-compliant sidewalks and driveway pads. <\/p>\n
Crews will also replace about 1,050 feet of water line with new hydrants and connections, improve drainage, and upgrade seven sewer manhole covers.<\/p>\n
Construction is expected to take about 150 days, according to the city. <\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: El Paso orders decommissioned Flock cameras removed within 60 days, blocks new ALPR deals<\/a><\/p>\n Officials said the design was changed after an August community meeting, when residents asked for narrower sidewalks to preserve room for emergency vehicles.<\/p>\n The contract was awarded to a Sunland Park company and is valued at $1.38 million, including New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax.<\/p>\n Sunland Park Mayor Javier Perea told KFOX14\/CBS4 the project will be completed in phases to allow people to pass through the area during the 150-day construction period. <\/p>\n Perea said the infrastructure improvements were \u201clong overdue in this community\u201d and will help move drainage from the area into the Rio Grande.<\/p>\n Perea also said the project represents a $4 million investment.<\/p>\n For an in-depth breakdown of the project, visit the City’s Official Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: TxDOT road closures happening between September 14 and September 20<\/a><\/p>\n