Construction Starts on Los Lunas Boulevard Project, Major Local Corridor

Construction crews broke ground December 27 on the long planned Los Lunas Boulevard project, a multi phase transportation effort that will connect Interstate 25 to Highway 47 and add a new east west corridor through the village. Phase 1 is funded and will deliver a full width interchange at Morris Road, a new bridge across the Rio Grande and several new intersections with one lane in each direction. Phase 2 will add additional travel lanes to increase capacity.

The corridor will include new intersections at Sichler Road, Highway 314, Edeal Road and Highway 47, together with a multi use pedestrian and bicycle path that will provide a non motorized connection across the river. Village materials describe the project as intended to reduce congestion on NM 6, known locally as Main Street, and to improve emergency response times for Los Lunas and surrounding communities.

Local officials and planners have pointed to long term economic development benefits from improved access to commercial and industrial areas, as well as the potential to shift through traffic off Main Street. For residents, the immediate effects will be felt in construction related traffic changes and phased openings of new segments. With Phase 1 built to one lane in each direction, traffic patterns are expected to evolve as the corridor is completed and later widened in Phase 2.

The village has compiled fact sheets, a project brochure and a press release that outline design elements, project limits and anticipated outcomes. Funding for the initial phase is in place, while work on the second phase will depend on securing additional funding and completing design and permitting steps.

The project represents one of the most significant transportation investments in the village in recent years, touching matters of mobility, public safety and economic planning. As construction progresses, residents and business owners will need timely updates on traffic controls and staging. Village officials and project managers are the primary points of contact for schedules and detour information as phases advance and new segments open to traffic.