NM 68 Roadway Improvement Project Phases 1, 2, & 3
NMDOT Control Numbers 5101460, 5101461, 5101462 and 5101463
Previous Public Meeting Information
A Virtual Public Meeting was held on November 7th to present the design developed for Phase 3 of the NM 68 Roadway Improvement Project. Phase 3 begins near the Calle Valdez intersection and extends 1.8 miles north just past the Po'Pay Ave intersection. The purpose of the meeting was to share the proposed design (including elements regarding the roadway, multi-modal facilities, drainage, intersections, and access), gather input, and answer questions.
The recorded meeting can be viewed below:
HOW TO SHARE COMMENTS
Please submit comments by December 5th, 2024 to our team by mail, email, phone, or the online comment form below. Let us know if you would like to join the mailing list or need additional project information.
For more information about the project or to join our contact list, please reach out using the information below, or by using the submission form at the bottom of the page. Please note that the official comment period after the public meeting will close on December 5th.
SWCA Environmental Consultants
Attn. Española Project
7770 Jefferson Street NE, suite 410
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-431-2678
espanola@swca.com
Project Information
The NMDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, completed a study for the NM 68 corridor in Española between US 84/285 and just north of the Po'Pay Ave. intersection in June 2023. The corridor was divided into three phases for design development and construction.
The Phase 1 project area begins at the intersection of NM 68 and US 84/285 and ends just north of Fairview Lane. A public meeting was hosted in April 2024 to review the design being developed. Construction is anticipated in 2028.
The Phase 2 project area begins at Thorton Lane and ends at Calle Valdez. The design for Phase 2 has not yet started.
The Phase 3 project area begins at Calle Valdez and ends just past the intersection with Po'Pay Ave. A public meeting will be hosted in November 2024 to review the design and project timeline. Construction is anticipated in late 2026.
Some of the proposed improvements for NM 68 include full roadway reconstruction, the addition of bike lanes, sidewalks, and multi-use trails, various intersection and drainage improvements, and street lighting. To learn more, explore the provided public engagement summaries.
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Project Area maps for phases one and three are shown below. The Phase 1 project area begins at the intersection of NM 68 and US 84/285 and ends just north of Fairview Lane. The Phase 2 project area begins at Thorton Lane and ends at Calle Valdez. The Phase 3 project area begins at Calle Valdez and ends just past the intersection with Po'Pay Ave.
Organizer Information
Steven Harris
WHPacific, an NV5 Company
505-348-5237
Steven.Harris@nv5.com
Previous Public Engagement Summaries
To review the previous public engagement that was conducted for the study and for the design developed for Project Phase 1, please use the links below.
Summary of Public Meeting #1, August 2021
Summary of Public Meeting #2, December 2022
Summary of Public Meeting #3, April 2024
Phase I-A/B Alignment Study Report,
Signed by NMDOT
Appendices are available upon request
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Project Study Team
