SH 20, ETC. ( CSJ: 0001-01-075, etc.) in El Paso, TX

TxDOT District: El Paso is executing a $3,804,564 renovation and alteration project along State Highway 20 in El Paso. The filing, identified as CSJ: 0001-01-075, covers safety improvements at various locations within the 79902 ZIP code area. The scope includes installing traffic signals, pedestrian push buttons, curb ramps, and sidewalks, alongside broader intersection operational improvements. This work is registered with TDLR and involves public funds on a federally funded roadway.

Project Scope and Design

HDR Engineering, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for this infrastructure upgrade. The project is classified as a renovation and alteration, with a listed square footage of 100 sq ft. While the square footage figure is nominal, the estimated cost places this project in the top quarter of renovation and alteration filings in El Paso County. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county is $203,814, making this SH 20 upgrade significantly larger in financial scale than the typical local alteration.

Frank Fonseca is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project timeline reflects a substantial duration for roadwork. Construction is scheduled to start in November 2026. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in August 2027. This scheduled build window of 287 days is longer than the county median of 120 days for similar renovation projects, accounting for the complexity of intersection operational improvements and public land coordination.

Context and Local Impact

TxDOT District: El Paso manages several other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including a $88,812,614 project in El Paso and a $1,281,294 project in Marfa. HDR Engineering, Inc. has also designed other accessibility projects across Texas, such as a $7,188,209 project in Lufkin and a $1,881,040 project in Houston. The local area, ZIP 79902, has a population of about 18,529 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median household income in this area is $45,333, and housing is mostly renter-occupied. These demographic factors underscore the importance of safe pedestrian infrastructure in a community with a significant rental population.

The El Paso County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This economic context highlights the ongoing need for infrastructure investments that support both safety and local economic activity. The project’s status is Review Complete, with construction slated to begin in the fall of 2026. The integration of traffic signals and pedestrian improvements aims to enhance operational efficiency and safety for all users of the SH 20 corridor.