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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.

I-25 LANE SHIFT IMPACTS

On July 12, 2025 crews shifted travel lanes on northbound and southbound I-25 to the outside lanes and began work on the inside lanes. Three travel lanes are open in each direction between Comanche Road and Montgomery Boulevard during the daytime. .

The speed limit in the work zone has been reduced to 55 mph. Please slow down and use caution.

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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.

NB I-25 MONTGOMERY BLVD OFF-RAMP CLOSURE

Crews will close the northbound I-25 Montgomery Boulevard off-ramp beginning Sunday, March 22, at 10 p.m. for approximately three weeks.

Traffic will be detoured to Jefferson Street interchange. This closure will allow crews to construct the new northbound I-25 Montgomery Boulevard off-ramp.

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WORK ON MONTAÑO ROAD

Lanes on Montgomery Boulevard at the interchange will be shifted to accommodate the work zone.

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SB FRONTAGE ROAD LANE CLOSURE AT CHAPPELL AND COMMERCE

As early as March 9, 2026, through mid-August 2026, crews will close the southbound left lane on the Pan American Frontage Road and shift traffic to close the right lane as work progresses. Chappell Drive will be fully closed to complete work near the North Diversion Channel.

The left lanes in both directions on Commerce Drive will also be closed to remove the existing median.

These closures will allow crews to complete storm drain and inlet work and roadway widening in the area. Drivers should follow posted signage and use caution.

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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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