PROJECT OVERVIEW

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is completing the I-25 Safety & Capacity Study (Control Number LC00380), on I-25 from the Lohman Interchange to the Doña Ana Interchange and along NM 320 (Thorpe Road) from Barela Drive to I-25.

PURPOSE AND NEED

The purpose of the study is to improve safety, accommodate regional growth, and address deficiencies (e.g., pavement, drainage, Americans with Disabilities Act facilities, roadway geometry, access control, and multi-modal connectivity).

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Recommended Alternatives Presented at the 2/28/24 Public Meeting

Engler Alternative B - Diamond Interchange: Addition of on and off ramps at the existing Engler grade separation of I-25 to create a new diamond interchange.

Lohman to US 70 - I-25 Alternative C - Three Lane: Addition of one lane on I-25 in each direction to create a total of 3 lanes in each direction between Lohman and US 70, includes the widening of Spruce Bridge. Includes improvements to the Lohman Interchange to add additional right turn lanes and longer left turn lanes along Lohman.

Thorpe Corridor Alternative 6: Reconfiguration of Thorpe Road to align the intersection of Camino Real with Vanegas, and the addition of 2 roundabouts to slow traffic and provide safe pedestrian access across Thorpe Road. Sidewalk incorporated throughout project limits. Raised medians will provide access control along Thorpe.

Previous Public Outreach in 2024

One Public Meeting was held in February of 2024, that focused on sharing the alternatives considered, as well as study team recommendations, with the public. Comment and Concerns received by the public are summarized below:

Community Input for All 3 Alternatives

Questions about bike/pedestrian facilities at Engler Interchange
Request for regional bike and pedestrian trail system connections
Concerns for bike/pedestrian safety around the I-25/Dona Ana Interchange ramps and in the study area
Questions/concerns about funding timeframe for Thorpe Road, including interim improvements
Concerns about big trucks on Thorpe Road

For a More Detailed Summary of the Public Meeting, Visit the Document Below

February 2024 Public Meeting Summary

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Previous Public Outreach in 2023

Two Public Meetings were held in February of 2023: One meeting was focused on the I-25 corridor between Lohman and Doña Ana Interchanges and the other meeting was focused on NM 320 (Thorpe Road). Comment and Concerns received by the public are summarized below:

Community Input for I-25

Congestion on I-25 from Lohman to US 70;
Short Merge lane from Lohman to I-25;
Add Engler Connection to I-25;
Drainage and Flooding of the Interstate near Doña Ana

Community Input for Thorpe Road

Request to Maintain 2 Travel Lanes;
Concerns with Increasing Truck Traffic;
Speeding is an Issue;
Congestion is an Issue;
Request for Multiuse, Sidewalks, Bike, and Transit Facilities, and Safe Crossings;
Support for Roundabouts;
Opposition to Roundabouts;
Request for Visual Enhancements (signage, benches, lighting, plantings, art);
Intersections at Gas Stations Unsafe for Peds/Drivers

For a More Detailed Summary of Both Public Meetings, Visit the Document Below

Public Meetings' Summaries

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February 2023 Public Meetings Presentation and Visuals

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Take a look at what others have shared about the study area! Please click on the button below to access the interactive map and view previous comments.

Interactive Map

Share your thoughts or view contributions by others on this interactive map. Drop a pinpoint anywhere along the study area to leave a comment.

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Coming Soon! Draft I-25 Safety and Capacity Study Phase A/B Report - Evaluation of Alternatives

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