HATCH - The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office in cooperation with La Calerita LLC (Contractor) will be continuing the bridge rehabilitation project on NM 26 at milepost 47.7 over Interstate 25. 

Starting tomorrow February 16, 2024, the northbound exit at milepost 41 (Hatch) will be closed. Travelers wishing to enter Hatch will need to use the Rincon detour at milepost 35. Traffic exiting Hatch via NM 26 onto northbound Interstate 25 will be allowed. Traffic leaving the transfer station will need to utilize exit 51 (Garfield) back into Hatch. Drivers should be vigilant for construction signing.  

Drivers are asked to reduce speed and please obey traffic control devices and be on the lookout for workers and/or equipment entering and exiting the roadway.  The contractor’s daytime hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The bridge and interstate access will be reopened overnight.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and thanks you for your cooperation during this work. For updated information go to: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com  or call 511.