Sun Valley Drive Improvements in El Paso, TX

The Sun Valley Drive Improvements project involves a complete roadway reconstruction of Sun Valley Drive, stretching from US 54 to Kenworthy Street in El Paso, TX 79924. This new construction project covers an estimated 100,000 square feet and carries a budget of $4,592,583. The work is targeted for March 2028, following a scheduled construction start in May 2027.

Scope and Design

Consor North America, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for this initiative. The filing details a comprehensive scope that includes parkway improvements, bicycle facilities, street illumination, landscaping, irrigation, and striping. Julie Ericson Gereda is listed as the registered accessibility specialist. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, ensuring it meets specific regulatory standards for infrastructure development.

El Paso County has seen a significant volume of new construction filings, with 348 registered in the last 24 months. The median estimated cost for these projects is $800,000, while the median size is 8,085 square feet. The Sun Valley Drive Improvements estimated cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings. However, the cost per square foot is $46, which is below the county median of $111 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 324 days is longer than the county median of 214 days, reflecting the complexity of the roadway reconstruction.

Regional Context

The City of El Paso has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $135,293,528. These include the Brown Street Corridor, Vista Del Sol Drive, Fire Station No. 28, Buffalo Soldier Street, and the Sunland Park Shared Use Path. The area surrounding the project, ZIP code 79924, has a population of about 60,399 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $56,786, and the median owner-occupied home value is $131,200. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with 23,009 housing units.

The Sun Valley Drive Improvements project was registered with TDLR in October 2026. Plan review is pending, and the construction timeline is set with a start date of May 2027. The current unemployment rate in El Paso County was 4.6 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This economic backdrop supports the feasibility of large-scale infrastructure projects in the region. The TDLR status remains Project Registered, indicating that the process is moving forward according to the filed schedule.