Staff Reports
Interstate 40 in Gallup is getting a $15 million overhaul in safety rehabilitation beginning May 11.
A four-mile section of I-40 in each direction will receive safety rehabilitation that consists of cross slope correction, shoulder reconstruction, mill and inlay, new signs and striping, guardrail installation, and culvert pipe cleaning and/or replacement.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation District Six along with Mountain States Construction (Contractor) will be working on I-40 both eastbound and westbound between mile markers 22.1 and 25.7.
There will be two lanes open to traffic in each direction during the project and speed will be reduced to 65 miles per hour in the work zone. The work hours are 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday, no weekend work. This phase of construction is expected to last through mid-June, weather permitting, with intermittent night work while they build detours.
Drivers are reminded to use caution in the work zone, obey all posted signs and detours, reduce speed, and remain alert for construction personnel and equipment.
For current road conditions, visit NMRoads.com or call 511.
