I-25 Escondida Interchange Phase I-A/B Study

A stretch of highway and an exit marked Escondida — **I-25 Escondida Interchange Phase I-A/B Study**

**NMDOT Control Number 1102030**

Thank you for your interest in the I-25 Escondida Interchange Alignment Study.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has completed a study for the Interstate 25 (I-25) Interchange at County Road 91 / East Road in Escondida, New Mexico—referred to as the I-25 Escondida Interchange. The study aimed to address structural deficiencies and resolve drainage issues at the interchange. Based on engineering analysis and input from stakeholders and the public, a preferred design alternative has been identified. We invite you to review the study findings and provide your feedback before the document is finalized. While construction funding has not yet been secured, NMDOT’s goal is to advance a preliminary design in preparation for future funding opportunities.

Public Outreach

A public involvement meeting was held on April 4, 2023 to present existing conditions and some of the improvement alternatives under consideration for the study area. Please watch the recorded presentation available below under CURRENT STUDY RESOURCES and kindly share your comments or questions with the study team via phone, email, mail, or the online comment form at the bottom of this web page.

Comments can be submitted via the mailing address, email, or phone number listed below, or by using the comment form at the bottom of this web page.

SWCA Environmental Consultants, c/o Lara Thompson
Attn. Escondida Interchange
7770 Jefferson Street NE, Suite 410
Albuquerque, NM 87109
escondida@swca.com
505-487-7455

Please submit comments and questions to our team by June 20, 2025. We sincerely appreciate your participation!

Alignment Study Information

The goal of the study was to develop improvement alternatives to correct existing physical deficiencies, modernize outdated or inadequate drainage systems, enhance access across Nogal Arroyo for farm vehicles, school buses, and local traffic, and improve facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians. If you’re interested in learning more about the identified needs, proposed solutions, and public input received, please review the attached draft study document and the public meeting summary report from April 2023.

Team Lead

Richard Rotto, P.E. - AECOM Project Manager
richard.rotto@aecom.com

Current Study Resources

Study Area Map
NMDOT Projects Website
Meeting #1 Presentation Deck (PDF) 04/04/2023
Public Meeting #1 Meeting Recording 04/04/2023
Public Meeting #1 Meeting Summary Report 04/04/2023