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Gateway Travel Center

Expressway 83 and Kika De La Garza Road, Mercedes, TX 75872, Mercedes, TX, 75872

Gateway Travel Center is a new construction project at Expressway 83 and Kika De La Garza Road, Mercedes, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Nov 2022). The project has an estimated value of $4.5M across about 11,500 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2022014563
$4.5M
Project Value
11,500
Square Feet
$391/sqft
Cost/SqFt
6 months
Duration
Registered:Mar 21, 2022
Start:May 31, 2022
Target:Nov 30, 2022
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Project Closed

Project has been completed and closed

Gateway Travel Center is a New Construction project located at Expressway 83 and Kika De La Garza Road, Mercedes, TX 75872 in Mercedes, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.5M covering 11,500 sq ft. Aradi Properties is the property owner and The Dimension Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 21, 2022.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway Travel Center?

Gateway Travel Center is a new construction project at Expressway 83 and Kika De La Garza Road in Mercedes, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Ground-up construction of new convenience store and quick serve restaurant with fueling.

Is Gateway Travel Center open in Mercedes?

Construction on Gateway Travel Center is complete โ€” TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Nov 2022. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is Gateway Travel Center located?

Gateway Travel Center is located at Expressway 83 and Kika De La Garza Road, Mercedes, TX, 75872, in Hidalgo County.

Who is the owner or developer of Gateway Travel Center?

Aradi Properties is the property owner/developer of record for Gateway Travel Center, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Gateway Travel Center?

The Dimension Group is the design firm of record for Gateway Travel Center, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Gateway Travel Center cost and how big is it?

Gateway Travel Center has an estimated construction value of $4.5M and approximately 11,500 square feet (about $391/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

Ground-up construction of new convenience store and quick serve restaurant with fueling.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
March 21, 2022
Project Closed
November 30, 2022
Construction Start
May 31, 2022
Expected Completion
November 30, 2022

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Mar 21, 2022

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

Nov 30, 2022

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TDLR ID: TABS2022014563

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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ANNA,HOARD
RAS #511
PO BOX 491, MAYPEARL, TX 76064
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Hidalgo County Economy

6.1%
Unemployment
$260K
Median Listing
7,301
Bldg Permits/yr
922K
Population
$56K
Median Income
Source: FRED ยท Updated May 2026
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