Officials Outline Timelines for Albuquerque Infrastructure Projects

Construction on the I-25 corridor between Comanche Road and Montgomery Boulevard began in August 2024 and is scheduled to run through spring 2027. City and state officials have identified this segment as a priority corridor requiring sustained work to address capacity and condition issues.

I-25 Corridor Work Continues

The I-25 Improved project covers the stretch from Comanche Road to Montgomery Boulevard. Officials note that crews are managing lane shifts and utility relocations as part of the multi-year schedule that started in August 2024 and extends into spring 2027.

West Side Widening Set for January Start

The $62 million Unser and Paseo del Norte widening is listed as Albuquerque's largest-ever construction project. Major construction is scheduled to begin in January 2026 following a ramp-up phase in September 2025, according to project documents from the city.

New Rail Trail Phases Advance

The New Rail Trail is a 7-mile multi-use path linking Sawmill, Old Town, Barelas and Downtown. First phases have been completed in the Sawmill area, with full completion projected around summer 2027. Officials describe the trail as connecting several established neighborhoods and activity centers.

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Safety Initiative

The Raise the Rails Project remains active under the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The effort targets the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge with measures intended to improve public safety and reduce future incidents.

Infrastructure work across the Albuquerque metro area draws on municipal bonds, state appropriations and federal allocations from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. These sources support projects involving roads, water systems, transit and broadband.

Residents can monitor project pages on the city and NMDOT websites for lane closures and updated schedules as work progresses through the listed timelines.