News and Announcements
NMDOT and Motorcycle Safety Foundation to Host First-Ever Free RIDE Days on May 17 and May 18!
SANTA FE – This year, the NMDOT is partnering with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) to host the first-ever free RIDE Day events in New Mexico! These free RIDE Day events offer non-riders the opportunity to try a...
Las Cruces Area D1 – Road Advisory – Lane Closure
Status: Lane Closure Location: Las Cruces/Mesquite Area I-10 westbound off ramp at milepost 151 (Mesquite) will be closed due to road maintenance.Will be closed due to road maintenance. Motorists are asked to reduce...
State Transportation Commission to Host a Special Meeting on May 23
SANTA FE – The State Transportation Commission will host a Special Meeting on May 23, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) General Office located at 1120 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, NM...
Child Passenger Safety Events May 2024
event dates and locations are subject to change or cancellation. Contact the Safer office prior to the event to ensure there are no changes at 800-231-6145 or 505-856-6143Friday May 10, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....
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...