I-40 between Arizona State Line and Atrisco Vista Boulevard Interchange

NMDOT has identified the need for a study of Interstate 40 (I-40) highway operations to develop an improvement plan which will accommodate existing and future traffic demands. The study is intended to be done at a planning level for the district to prioritize future projects along the corridor. The emphasis of this project will be an evaluation of alternatives with consideration given to identifying a reliable system configuration, alignment and typical section, addressing corridor needs such as safety, maintenance and constructability, and analyzing the potential for compatible emerging technology to influence highway operations. Modifications to the existing infrastructure to accommodate the preferred Highway Operational Improvement Plan will be analyzed assuming the configuration of existing interchanges will remain in their current configuration. Alternatives will be analyzed for demonstrated need and feasibility of implementation. Potential improvements to be considered will include the addition of a third lane in each direction along I-40, establishment and extents of additional Frontage Road to provide network redundancy, and/or traffic management strategies utilizing ITS technology. The Phase I-A/B report will determine the necessary improvements and provide a detailed analysis of impacts to I-40.