GRIP I 40 - Westbound Tramway to Pennsylvania

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Project Information

This is the first leg of Interstate 40 to get much needed resurfacing work along the westbound lanes. Currently, I-40 is showing its age of 40 years with crumbling lanes and potholes. The westbound lanes will be repaved in one of eight phases that'll rebuild the I-40 corridor from Juan Tabo to Carlisle . Just this phase of the project will cost a little more than $21 million, paid for by Governor Richardson's Investment Partnership (GRIP).

Detour

Drivers can expect lane closures and reduced speeds during the construction of this project. Detour information can change daily or weekly and will be posted on this website or you can call our road advisory hotline at 1-800-432-4269.

Completion Date

The resurfacing of I-40 westbound between Tramway to Pennsylvania was completed in Winter 2005.

Proposed Schedule for Westbound I-40 Construction From Tramway to Pennsylvania

Start Project/Phase I:
January 2005 - May 2005
On-ramps were reduced to one lane to merge with interstate traffic.  Crews will be replacing the drainage system and shoulder work.  Some of the drainage work will require total closures of Westbound I-40 at night from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.)

Phase II :
May 2005 - July 2005
Traffic was allowed on two through lanes while crews perform shoulder work.  The on-ramps will remain reduced to one lane and will be intermittently closed.

Phase III:
July 2005 - November 2005
Traffic was be switched to two new reconstructed lanes while crews perform inside lane work.  The on-ramps will fully open at this time.

Project was completed in April 2006.
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