Texas DOT Will Close Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The road closure in El Paso begins this weekend for scheduled paving and construction activities.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Construction
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The Texas Department of Transportation will close Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Stan Roberts to the New Mexico state line starting at 4 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This weekend-long closure will impact both northbound and southbound lanes until 6 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Why it matters
The closure is necessary to allow crews to pave the road, move barriers, and apply new striping to redirect traffic onto temporary lanes and a newly constructed overpass. These infrastructure updates are intended to improve the flow of the corridor.
The project involves a 7-mile stretch of road that will feature a 55 miles per hour speed limit within the work zone. Construction crews will finalize traffic shifts between 4 a.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. Monday.
The players
Texas Department of Transportation
This government agency is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of the state's transportation infrastructure.
The details
During the closure, crews will focus on paving and barrier movement to transition vehicles into new traffic patterns. Southbound traffic will shift into new temporary lanes, while northbound vehicles will be routed onto a newly constructed overpass to bypass the active work zone.
Timeline
The closure begins at 4 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The closure ends at 6 a.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026.
Market Landscape
This project aligns with the state-wide initiative to upgrade major corridors to accommodate regional traffic growth. It follows the infrastructure development schedule set by the Texas Department of Transportation 2026 Unified Transportation Program.
Commuters should prepare for potential delays and follow the posted 55 miles per hour speed limit within the work zone. Drivers traveling north or south between Stan Roberts and the New Mexico state line must follow the new traffic patterns.
The takeaway
Drivers should plan for alternative routes during the weekend of October 10 to avoid the construction zone. Adhering to the temporary lane markings will be essential for safely navigating the area once the work is complete.
Further reading
Learn more about local infrastructure projects in the Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KVIA.
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