NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect. During backups, use both lanes and take turns merging. Watch for slow moving or stopped traffic. Allow extra time and expect delays.
Interstate: I-40, mile marker 44, Coolidge Interchange
El Terrero Construction, LLC (Contractor) continues to work on the eastbound lanes. Eastbound I-40 is reduced to one lane and detoured onto the westbound median shoulder. Westbound has both lanes open. Speed reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-6pm, weekdays. All traffic control will remain in place 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Peak travel times are Thursdays through Sundays from 2pm to 9pm. To avoid delays due to backups, please travel during offpeak travel times.
I-40, mile marker 9.290 – 15.950, Gallup Port of Entry to West Gallup
Fisher Sand & Gravel (Contractor) will begin roadway rehabilitation work in early May. I-40 will be reduced to one lane in each direction for nighttime work. Speed reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7pm-5am, weekdays. There will be no impacts to traffic during daytime hours.
US Roadways: US 491, mile marker 0.6 – 7.8, Gallup to Yah-ta-Hay
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin mill and inlay work on April 17, 2023. The contractor will begin work on the northbound lanes first, then move to the southbound lanes. Follow signs for business access. All work is expected to be complete by late May. Speed reduced to 35 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-6pm, weekdays.
State Roadways: NM 53, mile marker 15.500 – 19.500, east of Zuni Pueblo
Meridian Contracting, Inc. (Contractor) will resume work in early May. NM 53 will be reduced to one lane in each direction via a traffic signal. ONLY ONE DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC WILL BE ALLOWED THROUGH THE CONSTRUCTION ZONE AT A TIME. TO AVOID COLLISIONS, PLEASE DO NOT RUN RED LIGHTS AND BE PATIENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS TO TURN GREEN. Speed reduced to 35 mph. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-5pm, weekdays.
NM 53, mile marker 85.400 – 85.900, BNSF Bridge at Exit 85 Grants
Hasse Contracting (Contractor) continues bridge and roadway rehabilitation work. NM 53 will have intermittent single lane closures in each direction. Speed reduced to 35 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-5pm, weekdays.
NM 566, mile marker 0.000 – 0.866, BNSF Bridge at Church Rock
FNF Construction, Inc. (Contractor) has started bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction work. Traffic will be shifted onto the detour pavement in early May. Speed reduced to 35 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-6pm, weekdays.
To help with travel plans and avoid delays, visit www.nmroads.com.