El Paso County commissioners received an update on the Bob Hope Drive expansion project in East El Paso, which still requires additional funding. The project is expected to cost $44 million total, with about $12 million secured so far.
Funding sought for right-of-way acquisitions$7 million123Who pays or receives it: City of El Paso
Remaining funding needed$33 million123Who pays or receives it: El Paso County
Who's involved
El Paso County commissionersReceived project update
Roxanna MedinaEl Paso Planning & Development representative
David StoutEl Paso County Commissioner
The facts
Bob Hope Drive expansion project expected to cost $44 million total.123Stated by 3 sources
About $12 million has been acquired for the project so far.123Stated by 3 sources
City seeking $7 million for right-of-way acquisitions; county would provide remaining $33 million.123Stated by 3 sources
Project plans include four-lane divided roadway from Loop 375 to Mission Ridge Boulevard.123Stated by 3 sources
Project would include shared path, storm sewer system, retention basin, and irrigation.123Stated by 3 sources
Project officials plan to apply for State Infrastructure Bank loan program funding.12Stated by 2 sources
If State Infrastructure Bank loan approved, construction could start as soon as 2028.12Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
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Roxanna Medina, El Paso Planning & Development County wants right-of-way to prevent property owners from dumping construction debris into escarpment, which increases costs.12
Roxanna Medina, El Paso Planning & Development Road stability unknown, requiring excavation and roadway buildup.12
David Stout, El Paso County Commissioner Bob Hope project is example of what is pushing the county budget up.123
David Stout, El Paso County Commissioner Transparency needed about this and other projects driving county budget.123
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El Paso County seeks more funding for Bob Hope Drive improvements in East El Paso
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