FAQs

Bernalillo County wants to provide safer ways for you to get around your community. Right now, Bridge Boulevard is recognized as the third most congested corridor in the city. It is a major east-west corridor and one of eight Rio Grande crossings, providing access to I-25 and major destinations like the University of New Mexico and Presbyterian Hospital. There are also safety concerns associated with Bridge Boulevard, especially for pedestrians and cyclists. These concerns are related to poor lighting, unprotected bike lanes, and motor vehicle speeding. It is important to the County to provide residents and commuters a safe way to get around.

This project is currently funded by Bernalillo County and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) with oversight by the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The federal funding is dependent upon the transportation solution selected and designed and may not be available for some design alternatives.

Community feedback is important to Bernalillo County. Throughout the Bridging Los Vecinos project, the team has facilitated public meetings and attended local events to gather input from the community. Although our formal comment period has closed, our team encourages you to share your thoughts with us by email at info@bridginglosvecinos.com or the hotline at 505-477-4001.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026. A schedule for construction will not be known until the design is complete and a contractor has been selected. To stay up to date on project information, sign up for emails to GET INVOLVED.