EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 The El Paso County gave an update on the Pellicano Drive Widening Project on Wednesday, as construction is now underway. <\/p>\n
On Wednesday, crews began laying down groundwork for the road as part of Phase 1 of the project, which extends from Loop 375 to Darrington Rd. <\/p>\n
The county also discussed the status of Phase 1, anticipated milestones, and the path toward full project completion.<\/p>\n
KFOX14 spoke with County Commissioner Iliana Holguin of Precinct 3, who represents the area, about where phase two of the project stands as of Wednesday. <\/p>\n
“So, Phase 2, the designs are pretty much complete. That project, we still have to negotiate with the surety company. Right now, the county decided that the most important thing is to get the road built because we know what a horrible situation it has been for the residents and the businesses of this area. So the focus right now is on Phase 1, which is the completion of the roads. Phase 2 is going to have a lot more of those amenities that were originally supposed to be in the project,” Holguin said. <\/p>\n
According to the county, the Pellicano Drive Widening Project is a major infrastructure initiative that includes enhancements such as six divided lanes, raised medians, and bike lanes.<\/p>\n
The update comes after construction resumed last month on the westbound segment between Aircoupe and Loop 375, known as Phase 1, under Hawk Construction, the contractor appointed by the project’s surety company.<\/p>\n
The project resumed in November after the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority negotiated an Interlocal Agreement with the county and a Takeover Agreement with the surety, both of which have been executed.<\/p>\n
The Interlocal Agreement authorized the use of $6 million in Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF) General Funds for the project. <\/p>\n
However, this 3-mile project has faced considerable setbacks when the original contractor, J.A.R. Construction, Inc., defaulted and filed for bankruptcy. <\/p>\n
In July 2025, El Paso County approved an agreement to use $6 million in VRF General Funds to address a Phase 1 funding shortfall, following an April 2025 bankruptcy court ruling that upheld the CRRMA decision to default the contractor.<\/p>\n
While Phase 1 is now underway and is expected to be completed by September 2026, design work for Phase 2 covering the segment from Aircoupe to Darrington Road is nearly complete, according to the county on Wednesday. <\/p>\n
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