New Murphy USA Gas Station to Open on Mines Road
The 2,817-square-foot site will be Laredo’s fifth Murphy USA location, impacting local traffic patterns near the I-35 corridor.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Construction
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Murphy USA is expanding its footprint in Laredo with a new 2,817-square-foot gas station and convenience store on Mines Road. The facility is set to begin construction on Aug. 16, 2027.
Why it matters
The $1.1 million development marks the fifth location in the city for the operator, signaling continued infrastructure investment along the key industrial corridor of Mines Road.
The project represents a $1.1 million investment into a 2,817-square-foot space. This site will be the fifth Murphy USA in Laredo, joining a local network already consisting of 4 existing locations.
The players
Murphy USA
A national retail chain that operates gas stations and convenience stores, often situated near large-format retailers.
CEI Engineering Associates Inc.
A civil engineering and design firm that specializes in commercial site development and infrastructure projects.
The details
The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, involves new ground-up construction on private land. CEI Engineering Associates Inc. of Dallas is managing the design for the site located at 10101 FM 1472. This placement on Mines Road provides direct access to high-traffic routes, including nearby I-35, a critical path for regional logistics.
Timeline
Construction is scheduled to begin Aug. 16, 2027.
Construction is scheduled to be completed Feb. 29, 2028.
Market Landscape
This development follows the standard commercial permitting process required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. It mirrors broader regional trends in Laredo of scaling support infrastructure to meet the demand of high-traffic industrial logistics corridors.
Local operators along the Mines Road corridor should monitor the construction schedule for potential traffic disruptions during the six-month build cycle. Business owners should also evaluate if increased traffic volume from this new site shifts local customer demand in the surrounding area.
The takeaway
This expansion underscores the strategic value of proximity to I-35 for high-volume retail operators. Site managers should monitor the progress of this project to adjust local logistics or service schedules if construction creates significant bottlenecks on FM 1472.
What happens next
Construction is scheduled to begin Aug. 16, 2027, with a target completion date of Feb. 29, 2028.
Further reading
For more on industry infrastructure trends, see the Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Laredo Morning Times.
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