Active Projects & Public Involvement Opportunities

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 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.

Paseo del Volcan (NM 347) Road Extension Study (CN A301573) – The current study will identify and evaluate alignments, typical sections (lane and shoulder configuration), and intersection alternatives as well as the need for and location of pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the previously identified corridor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I-40 Manuelito Interchange Study (CN 6101600) – The purpose of the study is to evaluate the existing conditions and develop alternatives that can address improvement needs in the area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NM Wildlife Corridors Action Plan – New 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.

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.