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 off-peak 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 on Monday 5/22/23. 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.
I-40, mile marker 97 – 100, McCartys to San Fidel Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) has begun placing open-graded friction course (OGFC). All work expected to be complete on Tuesday, 5/23/23. I-40 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Speed reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-5pm.
I-40, mile marker 56 – 58, East of Thoreau Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin mill and fill operations on Wednesday, 5/24/23. I-40 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Speed reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-5pm, weekdays.
US Roadways: US 491, mile marker 0.6 – 7.8, Gallup to Yah-ta-Hay
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) continues mill and inlay work on US 491. The contractor is scheduled to complete all work on Tuesday, 5/16/23. 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.
US 550, mile marker 66 – 68, Village of Cuba Albuquerque Asphalt (Contractor) has begun mill and inlay work on US 550. Follow signs for business access. All work is expected to be completed by late June. 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) resumed work on May 8, 2023. NM 53 is 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 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 has been shifted onto the detour pavement, just west of the existing roadway and western portion of the bridge. Speed reduced to 35 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-6pm, weekdays.
NM 371, mile marker 1 – 10, Thoreau Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin mill & fill work in late May. NM 371 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Speed reduced to 35 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7am-6am, weekdays. Follow signs for business access.
NM 126, mile marker 9.5 – 10.1, east of the Village of Cuba Star Paving (Contractor) will begin slope stabilization work on NM 126 in late July. All impacts to traffic will be posted as a start date approaches.
To help with travel plans and avoid delays, visit www.nmroads. com.