MERCEDES, TX- The Gateway Travel Center, the best place for all travel needs is making Mercedes’ it’s home. The 12,000 square foot travel center will break ground on Wednesday, July 13th. The start of construction will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., attended by local leaders and development partners.

Located at 8001 E. Expressway 83. Located on the North/East corner of Mile 2 E and Expressway 83, the Gateway Travel Center will be the first of its kind in the Mid-Valley area. The center will include a Wendy’s in addition to a gift shop, a stylish food-and-snacks store, with large and clean bathrooms to include showers.

Attendees of the Gateway Travel Center Groundbreaking Ceremony will include Mayor Oscar D. Montoya and Mercedes commissioners, Jacob Howell, Armando Garcia, Ruben Saldana, Mayor Pro-tem Joe Martinez, and city manager, Alberto Perez.

“It’s a wonderful location,” said Mohamed Sharaf, Victron’s vice president for development, who will also be the travel center’s owner. “It’s close to two major airports and the outlet mall. I can’t think of a better location.”

Sharaf said his travel center will “have more products, clean bathrooms, and be a place you can go to any time of day.’’ The center will feature numerous gas pumps to fuel up. It will be reminiscent of a Buc-ee’s, Sharaf said, with a look and design that will reflect the ranching history and livestock shows of Mercedes.

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