Riverside Drive Reconstruction Project

Project Manager: Arnell Friedt
Office Phone: (505) 896-8242
E-Mail: afriedt@rrnm.gov
Contract Company: Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc.
Cost: $4,814,564
Stage: Construction
Schedule: Complete
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This project includes the pavement replacement of Riverside Drive from NM 528 (South) to NM 528 (North), replacement of the waterline, updating curb ramps for ADA compliance, intersection lighting, adding a raised median throughout, median landscaping, and pavement marking.

This project is funded through New Mexico Department of Transportation funds, voter-approved G.O. Bond funds and Utilities Department funds. 

Additional Information:

  • Click or tap here to download the project map.
  • Phase I – Construction of Riverside Dr. southbound lane with one way traffic in northbound direction only, see map.
  • Phase II – Construction of Riverside Dr. northbound lane with one way traffic in southbound direction only, see map.


Status Log:

  • April 2023: Construction substantial completion
  • February 2023: Switch traffic lanes
  • January 2023: Paving begins on southbound lane
  • December 2022: Construction of ADA ramps and median curb
  • November 2022: Installation of water line and ADA ramps
  • October 2022: Project work begins and will last 6 months
  • June 2022: Project bids opened and the selected contractor working to procure materials for construction
  • March 2022: Project bid package being assembled and advertised
  • December 2021:  Design completed


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