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NM 599 & County Road 62  Interchange Project South Meadows Closure at Agua Fria

Santa Fe – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) in early April began construction of a new connector interchange project located at NM 599 and County Road (CR) 62 in Santa Fe County.

Starting Friday June 22 – December 2012, South Meadows will be closed from Agua Fria to NM 599. Traffic will be detoured to the intersection of Agua Fria and Lopez Lane/ CR 62.

The cross roads between the frontage roads to NM 599 and County Road 62 will remain closed. The east and west frontage roads on NM 599 will remain open. Travelers can use County Road (CR) 70 as an alternate route to cross NM 599. CR 70 is 2.3 miles north of CR 62.

Detour Signing is provided along the detour routes.

Travelers can expect minor delays between the hours 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be a reduced speed to 35 mph in the work zone.

This next phase of construction will include re-alignment of the frontage roads, building of the new roundabouts and a new bridge.

Drivers are asked to watch for construction personnel working the area, observe temporary construction signing, and reduce speed to the posted speed limits.

The new interchange will improve safety for the traveling public by providing an access controlled interchange.

Questions can be directed to Rosanne Rodriguez, Public Information Officer for the New Mexico Department of Transportation District Five, at (505) 476-4205.