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 work on drainage structures. Eastbound I-40 is reduced to one lane and detoured onto the westbound median shoulder. Westbound has both lanes open. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-5pm, weekdays.
US Roadways:
US 491/Carbon Coal Road Intersection, City of Gallup Fisher Sand & Gravel (Contractor) continues roadway reconstruction, rehabilitation, lighting & signalization work. The contractor continues work between South Chino Loop and Mentmore Rd. The trailhead will remain closed. US 491 is reduced to one lane in each direction through the construction zone. SOUTH CHINO LOOP WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC. Follow detour signs to County Road 7 for business access and Gamerco. NINTH STREET WILLALSO BE CLOSED, east of the US 491 intersection. Follow detour signs to Coal Basin Road for business access. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-5pm, weekdays.
State Roadways:
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 is reduced to one lane in each direction. The westbound bridge is closed and traffic has been switched onto the eastbound passing lane. Speed reduced to 35 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-5pm, weekdays.
NM 53, mile marker 15.500 – 19.500, east of Zuni Pueblo Meridian Contracting, Inc. (Contractor) continues roadway reconstruction and drainage structure improvement work. 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.
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