El Paso Electric is closing I-10 near Vinton overnight for powerline work

El Paso Electric is closing I-10 near Vinton overnight for powerline work

EL PASO, TEXAS (KTSM) – El Paso Electric will be closing part of Interstate 10 near Vinton, starting Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20.

This closure will include the east and westbound lanes of I-10 at Valley Chili Road. They will start at 9 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. on both days. The closure will also include North and South Desert boulevards.

The closure is needed so El Paso Electric can install upgraded power lines to meet increasing energy consumption and demands in the area, the electric company said.

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