Active Projects & Public Involvement Opportunities

The NMDOT works on hundreds of projects across the state.  The interactive mapping application below contains information about projects that are in various stages of development, including the study scoping, design, and construction phases.  By selecting a project in the directory or by location on the map, you can learn more details about a project underway in your community.

The NMDOT offers many opportunities for citizens to learn about and to share comments on transportation projects and issues. For details on a particular meeting, please contact the NMDOT District Office nearest the location or visit the Public Involvement Calendar.

The Department of Transportation is soliciting applications for Planning Funds to be used along the I-10 and I-40 corridors. Click here for more info!

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Interactive Active Projects Map

Study and Design Phase Projects

Blue icons on the map indicate the projects in the Study and Design Phase.

Construction Phase Projects

Orange icons on the map indicate the projects in the Construction Phase.

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Highlighted Projects and Programs

S-curve study logo
Status: Study & Design

I-25 S-Curve Area Study (CN A302370) – The NMDOT is conducting a Phase B Study along I-25 in the S-Curve area in Albuquerque to explore a transportation solution to improve safety and mobility between Avenida Cesar Chavez (Exit 223) and Lomas Boulevard (Exit 225).

I-25 and Gibson Blvd
Status: Study & Design

I-25 Gibson Interchange Reconstruction Project (CN A301890) – The NMDOT is designing transportation improvements to I-25 at the Gibson Blvd interchange and between Sunport Boulevard and Avenida Cesar Chavez in Albuquerque. Improvements will enhance safety and improve efficiency for all modes.

I-25 and Gibson Blvd
Status: Study & Design

I-40 Manuelito Interchange Study (CN 1601600) – The purpose of the study is to evaluate the existing conditions and develop alternatives that can address improvement needs in the area.

NM 264 Road Profile
Status: Study & Design

I-25 Safety and Capacity Study between Lohman and Doña Ana Interchanges and NM 320 (Thorpe Road) (CN LC00380) – The purpose of the study is to address safety and capacity needs, including deficiencies with pavement, geometry, access control, drainage management, and Americans with Disability Act facilities.

image of I-40 and frontage road
Status: Study & Design

I-40 Corridor Study (CN 6101580) – A study on I-40 from AZ state line to the Atrisco Vista Interchange in Albuquerque, NM.  The study team will identify corridor needs, develop and evaluate alternatives, and create a  long-term improvement plan to address operations and safety for this section of I-40.

NM 264 Road Profile
Status: Study & Design

NM 264 Alignment Study (CN 6101220) – A study is being conducted for NM 264 between mileposts 0 and 16. The purpose is to document existing conditions and develop highway improvement alternatives for the corridor.

US 60 at a BNSF crossing west of Socorro
Status: Study & Design

U.S. 60 Socorro Study (CN 1102050) – The purpose of the study is to evaluate the condition of roadway, traffic, and drainage and assess the features against current standards to determine whether improvements are needed to enhance safety, operations, and multimodal accessibility in the study area.

Paseo de Onate Intersection in Espanola
Status: Study & Design

NM 68 and US 84/285 Espanola Alignment Study (CN 5101460) – The purpose of the study is to develop alternatives that can address roadway deficiencies, improve safety, and provide multi-modal accessibility.

Status: Study & Design

NM 14 (Cerrillos Rd) Study (CN S100680) – The purpose of the study is to address deficiencies by improving traffic operations and safety, updating the corridor to meet current design standards, and enhancing ADA accommodations and multi-modal accessibility.

NM 264 Road Profile
Status: Study & Design

NM 118 Study from Defiance Draw to Rehoboth Dr. (CN 61014000) – A study is being conducted for NM 118 between mileposts 11 and 27. The purpose is to document existing conditions and develop improvement alternatives for the corridor.

NM 264 Road Profile
Status: Study & Design

I-25 Improved | Comanche to Montgomery (CN A301901) – The NMDOT is improving the I-25 corridor in Albuquerque, between Comanche Road and Montgomery Boulevard, including the freeway, frontage roads, and interchanges.  Final project design and construction are anticipated to begin in 2024.

Rio Bravo Bridge at Rio Grande
Status: Study & Design

NM 475 Phase A Feasibility Study (CN 5101630) – The NMDOT is sponsoring the NM 475 Hyde Park Road Phase IA Feasibility Study (NM 475 Study) in the City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County, NM. The primary focus of this study is to determine the feasibility of constructing bicycle facilities on NM 475 from Bishops Lodge Road to Ski Santa Fe.

image of US 60 roadway
Status: Study & Design

US 60 Alignment Study Ft. Sumner to Clovis (CN 2104660) – A study on US 60 between Ft. Sumner and Clovis will examine needed improvements, including upgrading the existing roadway with passing lanes and other safety enhancements, Americans with Disability Act facilities, drainage improvements, roadway lighting, and signals.

BNSF RR xing at NM 109
Status: Study & Design

NM 583 Alignment Study (CN 5101470) – A study for NM 583 (S. McCurdy Rd) in Española is underway.  The study team is documenting existing conditions and developing potential alternatives for road improvements.

View from St. Micheal's Drive approaching the St. Francis interchange.
Status: Study & Design

St. Francis – St. Michael’s Interchange Study (CN S100440) –  The purpose of the study is to develop improvement alternatives for the study area that will address physical, operational, and safety deficiencies and enhance pedestrian and bicycle connectivity through the interchange area

5101350 study area map
Status: Study & Design

US 60 Mountainair Study (CN 5101350) – A study on US 60 in the Village of Mountainair is underway.  Visit the website to learn more about recommended alternatives and to review the supporting documentation.

Rendering of Border Connector Highway
Status: Study & Design

Border Highway Connector Study (CN E100390) – This study will investigate a future roadway to improve access, mobility, and connectivity by establishing a new east/west corridor between Santa Teresa and Sunland Park / El Paso.

NM 264 Road Profile
Status: Study & Design

NM 17 and US 64 Chama Alignment Study (CN 5100830) – This Study will evaluate intersection and roadway improvements, Americans with Disabilities Act improvements, provision of pedestrian facilities and lighting, drainage improvements, bridge preservation, railroad crossing modifications, signing and striping, and associated work.

US 380 approaching I-25
Status: Study & Design

I-25 Escondida Interchange Study (CN 1102060) – The NMDOT is conducting a study to evaluate the interchange in Escondida (I-25 Exit 152). This study will analyze various alternatives and analyze the possible extension of frontage roads 2039 and 2040 to the Escondida interchange.

NM31-128 site photo
Status: Study & Design

NM 31-128 Design Build Study (CN 2104330)- A study is underway to identify improvement alternatives and create a priority phased implementation plan.

US 380 approaching I-25
Status: Study & Design

I-25 San Antonio Interchange Study (CN 1102060) – The NMDOT is conducting a study on the I-25 Interchange at US 380 located 0.5 miles west of San Antonio, NM between mileposts 139 and 140.

BNSF RR xing at NM 109
Status: Study & Design

US 180 Phase AB Study, Bayard to Deming (CN 1101840) – A corridor study was recently completed that considered roadway improvements to US 180 between Bayard and Deming. The recommended alternative involves construction of a four-lane roadway for the entire corridor from Bayard to Deming.

Rio Bravo Bridge at Rio Grande
Status: Study & Design

NM 500 Rio Bravo Blvd (CN A301000) – The project will involve the replacement of the east- and west-bound bridges on NM 500 (Rio Bravo Blvd) spanning the Rio Grande.

Priority Phasing Map - Roswell to TX
Status: Study & Design

US 380 Phase A/B Study, Roswell to Texas state line (CN 2100740) – A corridor study has been completed that considered roadway improvements to US 380 between Roswell and the Texas state line in southeastern New Mexico. Proposed improvements will include the addition of passing lanes every 7 to 10 miles in each direction by widening the existing roadway, intersection improvements at nine major intersections, and upgrading guardrail and existing pavement conditions.

US 550 Vicinity Map
Status: Study & Design

U.S. 550 Wildlife Crossing Project, Phases 1 and 2 (CN 9901210) – The purpose of this project is to enhance wildlife habitat connectivity.​ It has been broken into four phases covering a 16-mile segment of U.S. 550. Currently, Phases 1 and 2 are in design development.

A photo of a semi on its side
Status: Special Program

Dust Storm Mitigation – NMDOT Environmental, with support from the Federal Highway Administration, is currently working to mitigate point sources of dust in southwest New Mexico affecting operations on I-10 and U.S. 180.

Rams and truck
Status: Special Program

NM Wildlife Corridors Action PlanNew Mexico took an important step to ensure that wildlife species and the connectivity of their habitats are best protected with the passage of the 2019 NM Wildlife Corridors Act. The NM Wildlife Corridors Action Plan was developed jointly by the NMDOT, the NMDGF, and a research team.