TxDOT El Paso Warns of Holiday Travel Delays
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-It's the holiday weekend, and for many, that means taking one final summer trip. Lauren Macias-Cervantes with TxDOT El Paso says it is still important to get your vehicle in order if you choose to drive. More than 400,000 drivers requested roadside assistance on Labor Day week for typical problems such as dead batteries, flat tires, lockouts, and towing.
Before leaving, drivers should:
Check tire pressure and tread
Test the battery
Inspect fluid levels
Pack water, snacks, and emergency supplies
Carry a flashlight and jumper cables
Maybe a blanket, a towel and additional clothes or shoes
Traveling with children and/or pets will require additional preparation
If you are planning your route, make sure to check the weather conditions. One thing most people fail to consider is using a paper map. There are certain gaps in the service, and using maps is a good way to plan where to stop, take breaks, and stay overnight.
They are available at our travel information centers and also cover the parks. With Labor Day holidays, travel is usually packed into a shorter period, causing heavy congestion as holiday travelers mix with normal commuter traffic.
The worst times to travel are expected to be:
Friday, Sept. 4: noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
On Monday, 7th September, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Specifically, for I-10.
AAA advises drivers to leave early, take extra time for their journey, and, if at all possible, avoid setting off in the afternoon.
Closures to keep an eye on:
Artcraft Project
Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Friday, Sept. 11
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Redd exit ramp on I-10 eastbound full closure
Crews will be placing form work for caps.
Thursday, Sept. 10
9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- I-10 east and westbound between Transmountain and Artcraft full closure
Crews will be placing concrete bridge deck.
Upcoming Closure
Thursday, Sept. 17
9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
- I-10 east and westbound between Transmountain and Artcraft full closure
Crews will be placing concrete bridge deck.
Loop 375 Rehabilitation Project
Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Thursday, Sept. 10
8 p.m. - 6 a.m. (Nightly)
- Loop 375 (Border Highway) west and eastbound between Fonseca and Oregon full closure
- Loop 375 (Border Highway) westbound exit ramp to Paisano (Exit 20) full closure
- Loop 375 (Border Highway) westbound exit ramp to US-54 East and I-10 West one lane closure
Crews will be working on milling, paving, and guardrail.
Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 10
6 a.m. – 8 p.m. (Daily)
- Loop 375 (Border Highway) westbound off ramp to US-54 eastbound and I-10 westbound one lane closure
Crews will be working on guardrail.
I-10 Landscape and Aesthetics Project
Tuesday, September 8 - Friday, September 11
Daily, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- I-10 westbound right lane closure between Lee Trevino Drive to Yarbrough Drive
Crews will be sealing joints and working on landscaping.
Montana Widening Project
Thursday, September 10 and Friday, September 11
Nightly, 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
- Montana Avenue eastbound right lane closure from Leticia Street to Joe Battle Boulevard
- The northbound to southbound U-turn along Joe Battle Boulevard will be closed.
Crews will be placing Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP).
Purple Heart 375 Widening Project
Tuesday, September 8 - Friday, September 11
Daily 5 a.m.- 5p.m.
- Loop 375 north- and southbound alternating lane closures between Montana Avenue and Spur 601
Crews will be doing shoulder work.
Road Repair
9 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Night)
Tuesday, Sept. 8
- I-10 east between Copia and Raynolds two right lanes closed
- Copia entrance Ramp to I-10 east closed
Wednesday, Sept. 9
- I-10 eastbound between Viscount and Hawkins alternate lane closure
Thursday, Sept. 10
- I-10 westbound between Viscount and Hawkins alternate lane closure
Concrete Work
Tuesday, Sept. 8 – Friday, Sept. 11
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- I-10 westbound between Schuster and Executive right lane closed
Crews will be pouring concrete rip rap.
Guardrail Repair
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
- Loop 375 westbound (Transmountain/Woodrow Bean) at Railroad right lane closed
Wednesday, Sept. 9
- Loop 375 (Border Highway) between Fonseca and US-54 right lane closed
Thursday, Sept. 10
- SH-20 Doniphan westbound between La Union and Chanate right lane closed
Friday, Sept. 11
- Loop 375 (Transmountain) eastbound at Northwestern left lane closed
Maintenance
Tuesday, Sept. 8– Sunday, Sept. 13
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Ramp C at US-54 North to I-10 West closed
Crews will be trimming trees.
- I-10 East between Mesa and Resler left lane closed
Crews will be cleaning.
5 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13
- US-54 South two right lanes closed
- Exit 21A closed
- I-10 East between US-54 and Raynolds right lane closed
- Raynolds exit closed
Sunday, Sept. 20
- US-54 South two right lanes closed
- Exit 21A closed
- US-54 North between I-10 and Yandell right lane closed
Crews working on bridge joints.
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