NMDOT News:
NMDOT asks all motorists to reduce speed, obey all posted traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones.
Interstate:
I-40, mile marker 4.73 – 5.06, Manuelito Canyon, east of the Arizona/NM state line
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will resume bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. Replacement of the westbound bridge was completed last year. The contractor will begin demolition of the eastbound bridge and continued work in the channel, followed by replacement of the new bridge. During construction, eastbound traffic will be detoured onto the westbound passing lane through a median crossover. Speed will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lane closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week. All work is expected to be complete in late 2020.
I-40, mile marker 39.9 – 42.5, Ciniza Refinery/Jamestown, east of Gallup
FNF Construction Inc. (Contractor) will begin roadway reconstruction. The contractor will begin construction of the eastbound climbing lane, reconstruction of the westbound lanes, rehabilitation of a concrete box culvert, installation of new guardrail and concrete wall barrier and new signing and striping. During construction, eastbound will have two lanes open to traffic. The westbound driving lane will be closed with access to Exit 39. Speed will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lane closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week. All work is expected to be complete in late 2020.
US Roadways:
US 491, mile marker 8.0 – 15.03, Yah-ta-Hay to Twin Lakes, north of Gallup
Highway Supply, LLC (Contractor) will continue striping until all work is complete. Traffic can expect single alternating lane closures in both directions and a reduced speed limit through the work zone. All work is expected to be complete in May 2020.
US 491, mile marker 32.733 – 37.076, Buffalo Springs to Naschitti
Fisher Sand & Gravel (Contractor) will begin roadway rehabilitation. Passing lanes will be closed in both directions at various locations to allow the contractor to build the crossover detours. Once detours are complete, northbound traffic will be detoured onto the southbound passing lane. The contractor will work on the northbound lanes first, followed by the southbound lanes. Speed will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lane closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week. All work is expected to be complete in late 2020.
State Roadways:
NM 4, mile marker 18.5 – 19, north of Jemez Springs
Structures Inc. (Contractor) will resume bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. The bridge was replaced last year, however work will continue on the MSE walls and railings. Traffic can expect shoulders to be closed with various alternating lane closures. Speed will be reduced to 35 mph through the work zone. The contractor’s work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. All work is expected to be complete in late 2020.
NM 609, mile marker 2.08 – 2.16, Miyamura/Ford Drive in Gallup
El Terrero Construction, LLC. (Contractor) is almost complete with all bridge rehabilitation work. There are no impacts to traffic at this time. The contractor’s work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. All work is expected to be complete in May 2020.
NM 371, mile marker 56.3 – 57.4, Lake Valley
Fisher Sand & Gravel (Contractor) began Roadway Rehabilitation work April 6, 2020. All work will begin on the project southern limits, working on the northbound lanes first, then the southbound lanes. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions with a pilot car operation. Drivers should expect delays and plan travel accordingly. The contractor’s work hours will be from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. All work is expected to be complete in May 2020.
PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.
For more information log onto www.nmroads.com or call 511.
