El Paso City Council Approves $72.5 Million Modernization Plan for International Bridges
The El Paso City Council has approved a five-year plan, the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 International Bridges Capital Improvement Program, allocating over $72.5 million for infrastructure investments at its international bridges. This comprehensive plan targets the Paso del Norte, Stanton-Lerdo, and Ysleta-Zaragoza ports of entry. The initiatives aim to enhance cross-border mobility, improve traffic flow, bolster pedestrian safety, and modernize toll systems. Key projects include a $3.75 million professional services contract for a feasibility study and master plan for the Ysleta-Zaragoza bridge's future expansion, and an application for $3.2 million in federal funding through Congresswoman Veronica Escobar for a feasibility study at the Paso del Norte and Stanton bridges. Additionally, $6.2 million is earmarked for toll modernization across all three city-owned bridges, $17.9 million for electronic signs and traffic cameras at Ysleta-Zaragoza, and $17 million for pedestrian facilities at the same location. Cons...
