As many of you have heard, the interchange at I-25 and US 550 is scheduled for reconstruction. The project is currently in the Environmental Assessment phase and numerous interchange configurations have been examined. The preferred alternative is a Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) that is similar in configuration to the interchange at Louisiana Boulevard and I-40. This interchange will have signalized intersections for left turns entering and exiting the freeway, thus eliminating the need to cross conflicting traffic. The project will also include improvements to US 550 from the interchange to NM 313 and will modify a portion of NM 165 just east of the interchange. The purpose of the proposed project is to reduce congestion within the interchange and on US 550 within the project boundaries, improve access to businesses, and improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Construction is programmed to begin in 2013.
For those interested, a public hearing for the proposed reconstruction of the I-25/US 550 Interchange will take place on:
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bernalillo High School Gym, 250 Isidro Sanchez Road, Bernalillo, NM 87004
The public hearing will provide information about the project and the environmental assessment (EA) and will also provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed project and the planned measures to mitigate impacts to environmental and cultural resources. Comments specific to proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities are also requested.
Project displays, information, and project representatives will be available starting at 6:00 pm. A presentation will start at 6:30 followed by a formal public comment period. A court reporter will be available during the comment period to record public comments.
The EA is available for review online at www.i25us550.com.
I went to the Placitas library but could not find the plans for the interchange. Is there another location to view the plans?