Completed CRRMA Projects

Americas Interchange Project

The Loop 375 at I-10 (Americas Interchange) Project included the design and construction of eight direct connectors and other related improvements for the Loop 375 (Joe Battle) and I-10 interchange:

Eastbound I-10 to northbound Loop 375;
Eastbound I-10 to Southbound Loop 375;
Westbound I-10 to northbound Loop 375;
Westbound I-10 to Southbound Loop 375;
Southbound Loop 375 to westbound I-10;
Southbound Loop 375 to westbound I-10;
Northbound Loop 375 to westbound I-10; and
Northbound Loop 375 to eastbound I-10.

Ultimately, the Americas Interchange will be a four level, fully directional interchange similar to the existing I-10 and US 54 interchange known locally as the Spaghetti Bowl. However, as the total funds necessary for the completion of the ultimate design were not originally available, the completion of the Americas Interchange was pursued in phases. The CRRMA managed the design-build component for the initial three direct connectors for this interchange, which were completed in 2013.

PHASE ONE: In 2005, the first phase opened to traffic, which consisted of the extension of the Loop 375 main lanes from North Loop Road to Bob Hope Drive. This first phase included the completion of the existing bridge over I-10 with all of its aesthetic improvements that serves as a welcoming site to the traveling public entering El Paso.
PHASE TWO: In 2013, the second phase opened to traffic, which consisted of the three direct connectors as described above.
PHASE THREE: The next phase will likely consist of the addition of one more direct connector bridge (westbound I-10 to northbound Loop 375). The region has been working to bring funding for this additional DC through a combination of funding sources. Initial plans for this next phase call for the CRRMA to provide the design work for the new bridge, while TxDOT would be charged with completing the construction.

The completion of the original 3 DCs is identified as Project #6 in the 2008 Comprehensive Mobility Plan.