News and Announcements
NMDOT and Greyhound partner to expand bus operations
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and Greyhound, a Flix North America brand and the nation’s largest provider of intercity bus transportation, announce the launch of new intercity bus...
$6.18 Million Highway Safety Improvement Project on US 54 Completed
OTERO COUNTY – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the $6.18 million highway safety improvement project on US 54 from approximately milepost 2 to...
NMDOT launches Big I study to improve safety and traffic flow
ALBUQUERQUE – A study has been launched by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) to address traffic congestion and safety concerns at the I-25/I-40 interchange, known as the “Big I.” The Big I is one of...
I-25 Construction and Balloon Fiesta
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) would like to remind all motorists there will be increased traffic volumes throughout the city during the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon...
NMDOT hosts free car seat safety checks
SANTA FE — Free car seat safety checks will be available statewide on Saturday, Sept. 27, in recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Traffic...
NMDOT receives national award for excellence on Route 66
Santa Fe — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) received the 2025 Perpetual Pavement Award from the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, recognizing exceptional long-term performance and preservation of a historic...
NMDOT Statement on closure of Taos Gorge Bridge to Pedestrian Traffic
Suicide is a devastating issue, and we reaffirm our commitment to doing all we can to prevent such tragedies. The New Mexico Department of Transportation extends its heartfelt condolences to the families affected by...
NMDOT invests $100 million to strengthen local infrastructure across New Mexico
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded $100,435,817 to 71 projects statewide through its Transportation Project Fund program, more than doubling the investment of the previous fiscal...
District one invests $16.6M in ten roadway transportation project funding improvements
DEMING –District One recently awarded ten local entities with a 95% match in funding, investing a total amount of $16,653,803 in Roadway Transportation Project Funding Improvements. Statewide the New Mexico Department...
District Two Invests $18.7 Million in Eleven Transportation Funded Roadway Projects
ROSWELL – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) awarded $100,435,817 to 71 projects statewide through its Transportation Project Fund (TPF). The funding is for local entity projects, investing $18,739,805...