Studies of several southern relief routes are underway, including projects starting from the New Mexico state line and extending south along the Texas/Mexico border. To relieve congestion, express lanes would be added to I-10 and Loop 375, and new roadways would be built along the I-10 corridor.
Loop 375 Cesar Chavez Border Highway and Americas would add a lane in each direction along Loop 375 from US 54 to the Zaragoza Port of Entry and extend along the Americas section to I-10. This would provide an alternate route for travelers going to and from Mexico, as well as for local and through traffic.
Loop 375 Border Highway West would include widening roadways and adding express lanes, which would provide relief for I-10 and better access to downtown and the university area.
Border Highway East would be a new highway designed to improve mobility in southeast El Paso County. The increased congestion in this area is due to residential and commercial development, including the City of Socorro and the expansion of the Fabens Port of Entry. It would also connect Loop 375 at the Zaragoza Port of Entry to the Fabens Port of Entry while linking several communities including Socorro, Clint and Fabens.