Investing in the Region's Transportation Future
The Gallup East/West I-40 Interchange Study (CN 6101690) analyzes two interchanges along I-40 to determine potential improvements and identify alternative design solutions.
Project Partners
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Study Overview
The Phase I-A/I-B Study is being conducted by Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments (NWNMCOG) in partnership with the City of Gallup and McKinley County, and in coordination with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
The primary purpose of this Phase I-A/I-B Study is to evaluate the existing conditions, identify needs, and develop proposed improvements for I-40 Exit 16 and Exit 26. The study process will include stakeholder and public engagement and elevate preferred alternative(s) for further consideration.
The Phase I-A/I-B Study Reports will be prepared in accordance with the NMDOT Location Study Procedures (2015).
Study Area
The Study Area includes the interchanges of I-40 and NM 118 at Exits 16 and 26
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