Pavement preservation

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Transit and Rail Division a formula grant of $2,493,292.37 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) for pavement preservation and roadside barrier improvements. The award, effective September 18, 2025, with completion targeted for February 10, 2026, supports mill and inlay pavement rehabilitation activities designed to extend the serviceable life of existing highway infrastructure across New Mexico. These preservation-focused activities align with the FHWA's statutory authorization to fund highway construction, preservation, and improvement projects selected through established state transportation planning processes.

As a state-administered program, NMDOT will execute the funded work through its established transportation infrastructure management processes. The formula grant represents a continuation of the agency's extensive portfolio of federal highway funding, which has historically exceeded $600 million in cumulative awards for diverse infrastructure improvements including pavement rehabilitation on major corridors, bridge work, and safety enhancements. The pavement preservation initiative delivers critical asset maintenance that supports New Mexico's transportation network functionality and safety objectives.

Project description

Mill and inlay, roadside barrier improvements