ADOT conducts road work on Cesar Chavez Blvd in San Luis, Arizona

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is conducting road work on Cesar Chavez Boulevard in San Luis, Arizona.

According to a press release, this is in coordination with the City of San Luis, and is meant to improve traffic flow and decrease congestion in an area of high cross border travel.

"We're going from two lanes to five lanes. This is an expansion that we've been working on it for the past 20 years," said Nieves Riedel, Mayor of San Luis.

This is happening at the same time as the San Luis Port of Entry project, bringing significant traffic changes to the area.

"It definitely is making an impact right now as we speak. On the way we move around," Mayor Riedel spoke.

Riedel says she wants residents and anyone visiting San Luis to be aware of traffic changes, and to drive safely and plan their travel ahead.

One local, Antonio Gomez, says he's used to heavy traffic in the area adding, "I live in the rural area three miles from here, and I come to town every few days...I try to avoid the usual traffic."

Other locals, like Eric Leon, aren't bothered by the construction.

"The traffic is not bothering me. Other than that, everything's fine," Leon expressed.

This is expected to be completed by early spring 2028. To learn more about this, click here.