NMDOT Installs Bridge Beams at Montgomery Blvd

Crews added beams for the new Montgomery Boulevard bridge as part of the $260 million I-25 Improved Project in Albuquerque.

Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Construction

NMDOT Installs Bridge Beams at Montgomery Blvd

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The New Mexico Department of Transportation installed additional bridge beams for the Montgomery Boulevard bridge over the weekend. The work is part of the I-25 Improved Project, which spans from Comanche Road to Montgomery Boulevard.

Why it matters

The project widens the roadway, adds lanes and builds ramps and drainage systems, aimed at improving traffic flow and safety along I-25 for Albuquerque drivers. The state has said the improvements are designed to reduce merging conflicts.

The I-25 Improved Project carries a total cost of $260 million and runs from Comanche Road to Montgomery Boulevard. No comparator or breakdown of costs by segment was provided in the source material.

The players

New Mexico Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for planning, building and maintaining New Mexico's highway system, including the I-25 Improved Project.

The details

Crews installed bridge beams over the weekend for the new Montgomery Boulevard bridge. The project includes widening and paving roads, constructing ramps and frontage road connections, and building drainage systems.

Over the weekend preceding November 9, 2026: crews installed additional bridge beams at Montgomery Boulevard.
During the holidays: no traffic-impacting work or major closures are planned.
Spring 2027: the I-25 Improved Project is expected to be completed.

Market Landscape

The I-25 Improved Project follows the standard state DOT approach of rebuilding interstate interchanges in phases while keeping corridors open. Its widening and ramp work sits within a broader pattern of interstate corridor reconstruction in New Mexico.

Albuquerque drivers should expect continued work on the Montgomery Boulevard bridge and the Comanche interchange in the coming months. No traffic-impacting work or major closures are planned during the holidays.

The takeaway

Drivers using I-25 through Albuquerque should plan for ongoing construction through spring 2027 but can expect fewer disruptions over the holidays. Keeping an eye on NMDOT updates will help commuters adjust routes as work moves between the Montgomery and Comanche interchanges.