GO I-10 Construction Project Overview

GO I-10 was a 5.75-mile design-bid-build project along I-10 in El Paso, Texas, as shown in figure 2.⁷ The project lasted about four years, with an estimated cost of $158 million. Due to the geographical constraints of the work zone site, there were limited alternate routes where traffic could be diverted while construction activities were in progress.

A map of the construction project area is shown. The area included I-10 just north of North Mesa St through just south of Executive Center Blvd. Work occurred on I-10, as well as ramps to North Mesa St., Sunland Park Dr., and Executive Center Blvd.

Figure 2. Map. Advanced, Work Zone, and Transition Areas of GO I-10 Project
Source: Texas Department of Transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) performed the following improvements as part of the I-10 reconstruction:

New collector-distributor lanes through the corridor
Direct connection with US 85 and the Border West Expressway
Intermittent addition of lanes to I-10 in both directions
Reconfiguration of ramps and overpasses
Upgrades to frontage roads, such as improved turning lanes, drainage, and turnarounds

TxDOT continuously shared work zone information with the public through different media channels to improve public awareness about the project, communicate work activity and lane closure information, increase traveler satisfaction, eliminate surprises, minimize any negative publicity, and encourage travelers to use alternative routes. This publicly available work zone activity information was a key reason why FHWA chose the GO I-10 project for this case study.

⁷ Project communications with Texas Department of Transportation.

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