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) has switched traffic to the eastbound lanes. Eastbound has two lanes open and westbound is reduced to one lane via median crossover detour. 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) continues roadway rehabilitation work. I-40 will be reduced to one lane. The contractor will work on rumble strip and striping. All work is expected to be complete at the end of September. Speed reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7pm-5am, weekdays.
I-40, mile marker 16.3, East Gallup
Hasse Contracting Inc. (Contractor) will begin bridge work on Monday September 25, 2023. Eastbound I-40 will be reduced to one lane. Speed reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7pm-5am, weekdays.
I-40, mile marker 79 – 132, Milan to To’hajillee
Albuquerque Asphalt (Contractor) will be working on mill and fill at various locations. I-40 will be reduced to one lane. All work is expected to be complete at the end of October. Speed reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours are 7pm-5am, weekdays.
State Roadways: NM 53, mile marker 15.500 – 19.500, east of Zuni Pueblo
Meridian Contracting, Inc. (Contractor) continues work on the concrete box culverts. 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) continues 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 118, mile marker 32.6 – 36.6, Iyanbito
Cutler Repaving (Contractor) continues repaving work. NM 118 will be reduced to one lane in both directions with a pilot car to guide traffic through the work zone. Watch for flagger personnel and be prepared to stop. Expect delays. All work is expected to be complete in early October. The contractor’s work hours are 7pm-5am, weekdays.
NM 602, mile marker 0 – 30.2, South of Gallup
Highland Enterprise (Contractor) will begin fog seal work on Monday, September 25, 2023. NM 602 will be reduced to one lane with a pilot car to guide traffic through the work zone. Watch for flagger personnel and be prepared to stop. Expect delays. All work is expected to be complete in early October. The contractor’s work hours are 7pm-5am, weekdays.
NM 264, mile marker 6 – 10, between Tse Bonito and Yah-ta-Hay
Brasier Asphalt (Contractor) will begin a nova chip overlay. NM 264 will be reduced to one lane. The contractor’s work hours are 7pm-5am, weekdays.
NM 566, mile marker 6.0 – 7.0, north of Church Rock
Bridge Replacement project will begin in late October. All impacts to traffic will be posted as start date approaches.
To help with travel plans and avoid delays, visit www.nmroads.com.