News and Announcements
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is joining DOTs nationwide in support of National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, May 1-31, 2024. Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is designed to...
NMDOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services to Launch Inaugural STAR Accelerator Program
Santa Fe, NM - The 14-week program will start on May 14, 2024, interested applicants must apply for the May 2024 cohort by 5 p.m. on April 30, 2024. NMDOT STAR will provide support and resources for Disadvantaged...
UPDATE: Freight Train Derailment Causes I-40 Closure Near AZ / NM Stateline
Update: April 28, 2024 4:00 p.m. Interstate 40 westbound through New Mexico is OPEN. Interstate 40 eastbound through Arizona is now OPEN. New Mexico Highway 118 will remain CLOSED. 10:45 a.m. Interstate 40 westbound...
Public Meeting April 24 on I-25 S-Curve Study
ALBUQUERQUE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will host a public meeting on the I-25 S-Curve Area Study on Wednesday, April 24 from 5...
NMDOT prepares for annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race
SILVER CITY - The Annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race begins Wednesday, April 24, 2024, running through Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024. Law enforcement agencies will provide traffic control as racers travel through various...
I-40 Maintenance Projects near Atrisco Vista Interchange
ALBUQUERQUE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) announced road work on I-40 westbound near Atrisco Vista Interchange. Work will begin on April 16 at 6 p.m. on I-40 from MP 150 (Atrisco Interchange) to...
NMDOT Introduces Work Zone Safety Mascot “Zippy” the Roadrunner
Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is excited to introduce the newest member of the NMDOT team, “Zippy” the roadrunner mascot! Zippy is dedicated to promoting work zone safety across...
Upcoming traffic shift on I-25 La Bajada Project
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Five and Mountain States Constructors Inc. will be permanent shifting all northbound traffic onto the newly completed northbound lanes of I-25 on...
NMDOT Employee Richard Baca Recognized for Over 50 years of Continuous Service
Santa Fe – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) recognized Richard Baca for over 50 years of continuous employment with NMDOT and as the longest continuously working State of New Mexico employee. Gov....
In-Person Car Seat Inspection to be held in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division (NMDOT TSD) and Safer New Mexico Now will host an in-person Car Seat Fitting Station from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at...