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BALLOON FIESTA TRAFFIC REMINDER
As early as Oct. 3 through Oct. 11, drivers should expect increased traffic throughout Albuquerque for Balloon Fiesta, including through the I-25 Improved project area between Comanche Road and Montgomery Boulevard.
All three travel lanes on northbound and southbound I-25 will remain open during Balloon Fiesta. Traffic is currently shifted to the newly constructed outside lanes while crews continue construction in the center of I-25. Drivers should also expect lane reductions on Comanche Road and Montgomery Boulevard.
No planned construction impacts are scheduled during Balloon Fiesta, although construction work may continue in the project area.
Drivers should:
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Allow extra travel time and plan their route before heading out.
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Slow down and stay alert through the construction zone.
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Follow posted construction signage and be prepared for changing traffic conditions.
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Remember the speed limit on I-25 through the work zone is 55 mph.
I-25 TRAFFIC SHIFT BETWEEN CANDELARIA ROAD AND MONTGOMERY BOULEVARD
As of August, 2026, traffic on I-25 between Candelaria Road and south of Montgomery Boulevard was shift toward the outside lannes for the next phase of construction.
Travel lanes on I-25 will shift to the median to allow crews to perform work in the median. Three lanes in each direction on I-25 are open during daytime hours between Comanche Road and Montgomery Boulevard.
Drivers should plan ahead, expect delays, follow posted signage, and use caution through the work zone. The speed limit remains reduced to 55 mph in the construction area.
TYPICAL OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURES
As construction progresses, drivers should anticipate overnight closures from 8 pm - 6 am of the northbound and southbound on and off-ramps at I-25 and Comanche Road. These closures are necessary to safely complete construction activities, and detours will be clearly marked. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and follow posted signage.
TYPICAL OVERNIGHT I-25 LANE CLOSURES AS NEEDED
During the week, up to two travel lanes on I-25 could close at 8 p.m. each night and reopen by 6 a.m. each morning, in time for the morning commute. If this occurs, crews will close one lane at 8 p.m. and another lane at 10 p.m., keeping one lane open in each direction. All lanes will be reopened by 6 a.m. each morning.
During the weekend, travel lanes on I-25 could close at 10 p.m. each night and reopen by 9 a.m. each morning. If this occurs, crews will close one lane at 10 p.m. and another lane at 11 p.m., keeping one lane open in each direction. All lanes will be reopened by 9 a.m. each morning.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lane closures on I-25, ramps, frontage roads, and Montgomery Boulevard will usually happen during off-peak times (outside of rush hours and on weekends).
Drivers can expect uneven pavement on the roadway and should use caution while traveling through the work zone.
Construction will occur both day and night, up to seven days a week. Our team will keep this page up to date with specific activities that may impact you.
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