US 550 Phase 2 Project
US 550/NM 528 CFI Now Open
Continuous Flow Interchange (CFI)
Fly Through
Traffic Simulation
Project Schedule
US550 Phase 2 from NM 313 to 528 construction began October 28th, 2019.
The overall project is open to traffic.
Construction crews will complete the temperature dependant work in Spring of 2022.
For additional information including the traffic cameras and dynamic message sign, please visit NMRoads.com
Project Layout Boards
About Keep Moving 550
The US 550 Corridor is a significant commuter, local and regional roadway operated by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). US 550 serves the Town of Bernalillo locally, serves the commuting needs of communities like Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and Corrales, and provides regional connectivity to the Farmington Area in northwest New Mexico.
The through volume of traffic of 2000 vehicles per hour in the afternoon rush hour is almost at capacity for a two lane roadway. The projected traffic from the Mid Region Council of Governments will cause all of the signalized intersections to fail if improvements are not made. In addition, the existing roadway has no bicycle facilities although the roadway has a significant number of bicycle users and limited sidewalks for pedestrians. Improving the capacity and reducing the congestion on US 550 between I-25 and NM 528 will enhance economic development potential in the Town of Bernalillo, Santa Ana Pueblo, Rio Rancho and the communities in northwest New Mexico.
PHASE A REPORT
Initial Evaluation of Alternatives
- Establish Purpose & Need
- Establish Existing Conditions
- Identify Potential Alternatives
- Intitial Evaluation of Alternatives
PHASE B
Detailed Evaluation of Alternatives
- Engineering Investigations
- Environmental Investigations
- Conceptual Design
- Detailed Evaluation of Alternatives
PHASE C
Environmental Study
- Issues Identification
- Alternative Solutions
- Environmental Investigations
- Environmental Documentation
PHASE D
Preliminary Design
- Development of typical sections
- Design
- 30% Design (to replace plain ”design”)
- Determine Right-of-way Needs
- Determine Utility Impacts