Construction Moratoriums 2024

During large City construction projects, special events, and during the holiday season, construction moratoriums are instituted to ensure safe and efficient road conditions for the traveling public.

All active moratoriums' duration and span are listed below, including PDF files with maps.

N.M. State Fair 2024  

Effective Dates: September 5th through September 15th, 2024

All streets bounded by, and including: a) Menaul Boulevard on the north, b) Pennsylvania Street on the east, c) Southern Boulevard on the south, and d) San Mateo Boulevard on the west, plus key arterial and collector routes commonly used by attendees of this event.

Download: NM State Fair Construction Moratorium Map

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2024 

Effective Dates: October 5th through October 13th, 2024

All streets bounded by, and including, a) Roy Avenue/Tramway Boulevard on the north, b) Interstate 25 on the east, c) Osuna Road on the south, and d) 2nd Street on the west, plus key arterial and collector routes commonly used by attendees of this event.

Additionally, the moratorium applies to the Old Town area, the Uptown area (Winrock and Coronado shopping malls), and the Northwest Area (Cottonwood Shopping Mall).

Download: Balloon Fiesta Construction Moratorium Map

Holiday Shopping Season 2024

Effective Dates: November 25th, 2024, through January 1st, 2025

• Old Town Area: All streets bounded by, and including, a) Mountain Road on the north, b) 19th Street on the east, c) Central Avenue on the south, and d) Rio Grande Boulevard on the west, plus key arterial and collector routes commonly used by shoppers to this area.
• Uptown Area: All streets bounded by, and including, a) Menaul Boulevard on the north, b) Pennsylvania Boulevard on the east, c) Interstate 40 on the south, and d) San Pedro Boulevard on the west, plus key arterial and collector routes commonly used by shoppers to this area.
• Northwest Area: Key arterial and collector routes commonly used by shoppers to this area.
• Downtown Area: Key arterial and collector routes commonly used by shoppers to this area.

Download: Holiday Shopping Construction Moratorium Map

Exceptions

The requirements above may be waived for extenuating circumstances, i.e., emergencies, ongoing construction projects, and projects which require immediate excavation.

Waivers may be obtained with a written request detailing the necessity of the project, and require the concurrence of the Director of the Department of Municipal Development.