El Paso Electric Company

06/04/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2021 13:27

ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric Contractor Requires Closure Along Montana Ave

ROAD CLOSURE: El Paso Electric Contractor Requires Closure Along Montana Ave

Construction work part of ongoing TXDOT Montana Freeway Project

EL PASO, Texas - As part of the ongoing Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Montana Freeway Project in east El Paso, El Paso Electric (EPE) will need to safely run distribution power lines across Montana Avenue at Firestone Drive. This will require a complete road closure in both directions along Montana Avenue between Limerick Road and N. Yarbrough / Global Reach Drive this Sunday, June 6 from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The work will be conducted by EPE contractor, GSW Electric, and work will not disrupt any local electric service. Road closure and traffic detours will be assisted by the El Paso Police Department.

Road Closure Information

  • Montana Avenue will be completely closed in both directions between Limerick Road and N. Yarbrough / Global Reach Drive.
  • Westbound traffic will be reduced to one-lane beginning at Lee Trevino Drive.
  • Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one-lane beginning at McRae Boulevard.
  • Residential and business thru-traffic will maintain access along Montana Avenue from Limerick Road to Firestone Drive only.

Detour Information

  • All east- and westbound traffic may use Edgemere Boulevard between McRae Blvd. and N. Yarbrough / Global Reach Dr.
  • Alternative access for residential and business thru-traffic may use Shannon Place between Limerick Rd. and N. Yarbrough / Global Reach Dr.

Commuters are asked to respect construction barricades and be mindful of reduced speed limits.