Transportation officials announced the closure of I‑25 for five nights beginning in late June as workers demolish the existing Montgomery Boulevard bridge over the interstate. Crews will begin demolition as early as June 28 and finish the work in five nights. During the project, they will shut down the Montgomery Boulevard on‑ and off‑ramps at I‑25.
Each night, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., motorists traveling on I-25 will use the Pan American Frontage Road at the Montgomery exits as an alternate route. Drivers will traverse Montgomery Boulevard and return to I-25 using the on-ramps.
Crews will shut down Montgomery Boulevard, Culture Drive, and the northbound Pan American Frontage Road during the overnight work. East-side traffic will be rerouted via Comanche Road, Carlisle Boulevard, and Jefferson Street. Traffic managers will redirect west‑side traffic through Culture Drive and Edith Boulevard.
Transportation officials warned motorists to prepare for heavy traffic and extended travel times. They urged drivers to plan and follow posted traffic-control measures.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has created a website dedicated to the project, where motorists can monitor construction progress and get updates. Officials urged travelers to check the site before heading out and plan alternative routes when necessary.