Motorists should expect delays
McKinley County — Traffic that was down to one lane from Mile Marker 23, 24, near Bread Springs while the contractor Uretek performed roadwork for the New Mexico Department of Transportation District Six on N.M. 602, about eight miles south of Gallup, is projected for completion June 18.
Other road construction underway includes:
Installation of a new metal guardrail, concrete wall barrier by J-H Supply west of Gallup to To’hajiilee.
Installation of a new metal guardrail in late June by J-H Supply east of Ciniza Refinery to east of Cubero.
Speed will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone at I-40 west of Gallup to east of Ciniza Refinery where Valley Fence Company is continuing installation of the new metal guardrail, concrete wall barrier. Westbound right lane closures will be from Mile Marker 30, 31 and the eastbound left lane from Mile Marker 20-22. The work zone hours are between 7 am-5 pm, Mon.-Fri.
FNF Construction Inc. will continue roadway reconstruction and extending concrete box culverts. Lane closures and traffic control will remain in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
FNF Construction will continue roadway reconstruction work between Prewitt and Thoreau which will divert eastbound traffic onto the westbound passing lane via a median crossover detour. A 12 foot width restriction is in place.
Fisher Sand & Gravel continues roadway reconstruction and rehabilitation and lighting and signalization work. The contractor will begin construction activity on the new roadway between South Chino Loop and Mentmore Road until late October. There will be no public access to the construction area.
For more information visit nmroads.com or download the NMRoads app on your smartphone. Click on “user settings” and “find the fastest route.”
