New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)
@newmexicodot
The official account of the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
The Land of Enchantment Young Ambassador Program is seeking powerful youth entering Junior or Senior year in high school for the school year 2026-2027 to support the Governor’s goal of cleaning New Mexico and enhancing the natural beauty of our state. www.breakingbadhabits.nm.gov/young-ambass...
When you see a school bus slowing down or stopping, it’s not just the bus that you need to have your eyes on – but the surrounding area too. Children often cross the street when they’re boarding or getting off the bus. This is why you must stop for school buses, and don’t attempt to pass.
🚨Traffic Alert 🚧 I-40 eastbound at mile marker 251, 22 miles west of Santa Rosa. Currently, Anton Chico Rest Area (Eastbound) is closed due to water-related issues. nmroads.com
🚧Traffic Alert 🚨 I-25 northbound at mile marker 374, 22 miles north of Las Vegas. Currently, Fort Union Rest Area (Northbound) is closed due to water-related issues. nmroads.com
🚨Closure, I-40 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 256, (US 84/LAS VEGAS) due to Law enforcement activity in the area. 🚧 nmroads.com
NMDOT and FHWA are advancing the I-25 Nogal Canyon Bridge Replacement Project. Construction is anticipated to begin early 2027. Learn how traffic is proposed to remain open in both directions during bridge construction: bit.ly/NMDOTNogal
Students and teachers are heading back into classrooms in southern New Mexico and soon across the rest of the state. NMDOT reminds motorists and pedestrians to make safety a top priority in and around school zones. Stay alert, obey traffic laws and remain aware of your surroundings.
Broadway at Isleta Lakes is closed, both northbound and southbound lanes due to an accident. BCSO is on scene. nmroads.com
🚧ROAD CLOSURE 🚫 ALERT- Lordsburg Playa Area 🚨 Closure, I 10 eastbound and westbound lanes at mile marker 20 (Lordsburg) is closed due to dust and low visibility. All traffic must exit into Lordsburg.
🚨ROAD ADVISORY 🚧 ALERT- Lordsburg Playa Area Difficult Driving Conditions, I 10 eastbound and westbound lanes from mile marker 13 will have a closure and officers slow rolling traffic due to dust and low visibility. nmroads.com
HIGH WIND WEATHER ADVISORY: High wind warning in Hildago County. High profile vehicles please use caution. The NMDOT will continue monitoring the roadway. This event will be updated as conditions change.
Skip the traffic. Save on gas. Ride with NMDOT Park & Ride! Whether you’re commuting to work or heading to class, Park & Ride offers a convenient, comfortable way to get where you’re going. Sit back, relax, and let us do the driving. www.dot.nm.gov/travel-infor... -bus-shuttle-service/
Celebrate our big 250 knowing everyone gets home safely. $10 off rides now until Monday, July 6th at 2 a.m. Good for two rides per person in the Albuquerque metro area and Rio Rancho. Not valid for Uber Eats or driver tips. Download your NMUSA250 code here: r.uber.com/NMUSA250
🚧🚫Closure, I-40 eastbound at mile marker 218, Clines Corners (CLINES CORNERS/US 285). Eastbound I40 is closed due to a brushfire in the area. Please find an alternate route. 🚨
🚨Difficult Driving Conditions, I-40 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 220, two miles east of Clines Corner to mile marker 225, seven miles east of Clines Corner. Heavy smoke is causing low visibility in the area. Proceed with caution. 🚨
I-25 NB @ San Antonio two Left lanes closed due to a vehicle rollover. Expect heavy delays. nmroads.com
In FY 2025, • The average passenger saved $713 monthly by choosing Park and Ride over driving alone in their private vehicle • Reduced CO2 emissions by 2,679 tons; and • Reduced gasoline consumption by 334,641 gallons. www.dot.nm.gov/.../park-and...
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to attend a public meeting regarding the NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project in El Rito, NM. Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Alumni Hall, El Rito Northern New Mexico College, El Rito, NM 87530
Sit back, relax and maybe read a book or enjoy a nap on your commute when you ride with NMDOT Park & Ride! Let us do the driving and your mind can be on other things. www.dot.nm.gov/.../park-and...
🚨Difficult Driving Conditions, I-10 10 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 3, (STEINS) to mile marker 15, (GARY). High Winds - High profile vehicles use extreme caution. Blowing dust may cause limited visibility.🚨 nmroads.com
Advanced U-turns are opening on Interstate 25, and we want YOU to help name them! Submissions open now through June 26, at noon. Contest details: • What we’re looking for is creative, u-turn themed, or New Mexico-inspired names. • Submission link www.dot.nm.gov/i-25-improved-name-a-u-turn/
Weather Advisory, I-25 northbound and southbound from mile marker 387, (WAGON MOUND/NM 120) to mile marker 361, (WARREN RANCH ROAD). Roads are icy in spots due to light hail. Cloudy and windy conditions may result in reduced visibility. nmroads.com
US 64 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 171, 3 miles east of Tierra Amarilla to mile marker 175, 1 mile east of Tierra Amarilla. Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 15.
Tired of traffic tie ups? Feeling bummed by high gas prices? Ride with NMDOT Park & Ride! Whether you’re commuting to work or heading to class, Park & Ride offers a convenient, comfortable way to get where you’re going. Schedules and routes are available at this link: www.dot.nm.gov/.../park-and...
Traffic Alert Northbound I-25 traffic between Candelaria Rd and Montgomery Blvd will shift onto new pavement June 4–5, followed by southbound traffic June 9-10. Nighttime lane and ramp closures will be in place from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. during both traffic shifts. More info: i25improved.com
🚨High Winds - High profile vehicles use extreme caution. Hazardous driving conditions can be expected, especially for motorists in high-profile vehicles. Watch for objects blowing across the roadway and into your path. nmroads.com
🛵May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month🏍️ Observe all traffic laws and always obey the speed limit. Wear a DOT-compliant helmet and other personal protective gear. Never ride while impaired or distracted.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is accepting public comment through Friday, June 19, 2026, on Amendment 11 to the federal fiscal year 2024–2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which is available online at nm.stipviewer.pmgpro.com
🚨Travel Alert 🚨 DIFFICULT DRIVING CONDITIONS Lordsburg I-10 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 3, (STEINS) to mile marker 15, (GARY) with high winds and blowing dust. nmroads.com
The Land of Enchantment Young Ambassadors are hosting a free Beautification Youth Summit for all New Mexico high schoolers, on Saturday, May 16 in Albuquerque. First 100 to register at this link keeplitterout.nm.gov/youth get in.