Ellsworth Road Improvements - CP0969 / CP1015 / CP0620NP17

Project typeRoadway / Utility Improvement
Project valueFunding Source: Utility Systems Revenue Obligations, 2020 General Obligation Bonds, Transportation Funds
Project scheduleDecember 2025 - February 2027
Contractor nameSundt Construction

This project includes widening Ellsworth Road from Loop 202 to Germann Road to six travel lanes with dedicated bike lanes, upgrading traffic signals, adding new signage and pavement markings, improving storm drains with relocated and extended catch basins, and enhancing the median, landscaping, and irrigation. The goal is to increase roadway capacity and safety while limiting impacts to existing pedestrian infrastructure.

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Timeline

To minimize disruption along this high-traffic corridor, construction segments will be phased.

Phase 1 – Northbound Widening

Construction will begin at Ellsworth Road and Germann Road, progressing northward in approx. 1-mile segments at a time. This is to widen the roadway from two lanes to three lanes in the northbound direction. Southbound lanes will remain unaffected during this phase when possible.

Phase 2 – Southbound Widening

After completing northbound improvements, crews will shift to the southbound lanes, starting at SR-24 and moving south to Germann Road. Northbound traffic will remain open with minimal restrictions during this phase.

Phase 3 – Median and Landscape Improvements

The final phase will focus on center median modifications and landscape/irrigation enhancements.

Impacts

Traffic Restrictions for Ellsworth Road from SR-24 to Germann Rd - December/January 2026:

Potholing and utility locating on Ellsworth begins December 18. This work will occur at night only between 9 pm and 4 am and will not affect daytime traffic. Expect periodic single lane restrictions between 9pm – 4am for about two weeks.
Ellsworth from Pecos/Willis to Legacy will have night closures December 19 - 21. Closure hours are Fri and Sat 9 pm to 5 am and Sun 9 pm to 4 am. All traffic control devices will be removed during daytime hours.
A northbound single lane restriction on Ellsworth from Germann to Pecos begins January 5, 2026. This will be in place 24 hours a day for road widening. Southbound lanes are not affected during this phase.
The schedule may change due to weather or unforeseen conditions.

Thank you for your patience as we make these critical infrastructure improvements.