The New Mexico Border Authority, in conjunction with the New Mexico Department of Transportation, is currently leading a feasibility and design of the planned Border Highway Connector. The NM Border Highway Connector has three potential alternative routes (A,B,C) within the city limits of Sunland Park on McNutt Road (see above). The new roadway will be connecting the Santa Teresa Port of Entry and the Santa Teresa industrial parks directly to the City of Sunland Park, improving cross-border traffic flow into the Sunland Park area, increasing new development opportunities, and reducing commute times for workers in Doña Ana County. Approximately $45 million in funding has been allocated for this project.
Some of the many benefits this new roadway will bring to the region include:
- Significantly reducing drive times to and from the City of El Paso and major highways – Interstate 10 and Loop 375.
- Addressing congestion at El Paso/Ciudad Juarez ports of entry by attracting increased POV and commercial traffic to the Santa Teresa – San Jerónimo POE.
- Creating a comprehensive and efficient transportation network in the region that will support expected economic growth.
- Improving connectivity between major ports of entry in southern New Mexico and far west Texas.
- Reducing truck traffic on McNutt Rd. near schools and residential areas.
For more information, please contact the New Mexico Partnership in Santa Teresa at 575-589-2200
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