Albuquerque to Close I-25 Overnight in November
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will close I-25 and Montgomery/Montaño Road for bridge work on November 6 and 7.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Forecasts
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The New Mexico Department of Transportation will close Interstate 25 in both directions in Albuquerque on the nights of November 6 and 7, 2026. These closures are required to facilitate ongoing bridge widening work at Montgomery Boulevard.
Why it matters
The project aims to improve local transit infrastructure, though the work will disrupt traffic flow and create localized environmental impacts for residents. Heavy delays are expected for motorists traveling through the area during the overnight construction window.
Work is scheduled to occur from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on both dates. The project requires the closure of Montgomery/Montaño Road between Culture Drive and the northbound Pan American Frontage Road.
The players
New Mexico Department of Transportation
This state agency is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the state's transportation infrastructure.
The details
Crews will perform bridge widening work on the Montgomery Boulevard bridge during the overnight hours. Traffic will be redirected to the Pan American Frontage Road and local surface streets including Comanche Road, Carlisle Boulevard, Jefferson Street, Culture Drive, and Edith Boulevard.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Overnight closure of I-25 and Montgomery/Montaño Road from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
November 7, 2026: Overnight closure of I-25 and Montgomery/Montaño Road from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Seasonal Patterns
This bridge widening project follows the pattern set by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by prioritizing critical road and bridge modernization in urban corridors.
Drivers should anticipate heavy delays and utilize planned detour routes through Comanche Road and Carlisle Boulevard. Nearby residents should prepare for increased overnight noise, vibration, lighting, and dust during the construction periods.
The takeaway
Motorists should plan to avoid these routes between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to minimize travel time disruptions. Residents in the immediate vicinity of the bridge construction should anticipate significant environmental noise and light disturbance during these two nights.
Further reading
For more updates on local travel conditions, visit Albuquerque Forecasts.
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