The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office has held 2 construction update public meetings for the NM 90/Hudson Street Bridge project. The project initiated through the design and development stage where members of the NMDOT met with local governing agencies, along with businesses and local residents to discuss the need to reconstruct the NM 90/Hudson Street Bridge. During the meetings many discussions were held in order to define the bridge reconstruction, traffic detour routes, and roadway improvements in order to provide the community with a safe, modern bridge to be used for many years to come.

Currently the project is in its initial stages with placement of traffic control devices within the work zone. The contractor is preparing for the demolition of the bridge which is scheduled for the first week of April, which will require motorists to utilize the detour along the Truck Bypass route. The department understands that with every construction project there will be disruptions for motorists that normally utilize the project route. The NMDOT has made traffic control a priority throughout its stages in identifying a route, which was agreed upon by all governing offices as it would meet the requirements for types of vehicles traveling this route.

The NMDOT will continue to hold monthly public construction meetings as we work collaboratively with local entities and citizens throughout the duration of this project. The next meeting will be scheduled for Wednesday April 8th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm, and will be held at the Grant County Convention Center, 3031 Highway 180-E in Silver City, NM.

For questions or concerns regarding this project you may contact Brian Torres at brian.torres@state.nm.us (575) 544-6561, or Bridget Spedalieri at bridget.spedalieri@state.nm.us (575) 525-7340.