ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque is installing a new roundabout and lights in the Tierra Oeste neighborhood. The goal is to boost safety, the city says.
“This is a major project that will bring many benefits to the Tierra Oeste neighborhood,” Jennifer Turner, the interim director of the Municipal Development Department, said in a press release. “When we convert an intersection to a roundabout, we see fewer speeders, fewer crashes, and traffic flows better, especially during busy commute times. We’re looking forward to improving this intersection for everyone who lives in the area and passes through.”
Closures for the work will begin on May 13, the city says, but one lane will remain open in each direction. Work will continue through December as crews add landscaping upgrades as well as bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
“We’ve heard directly from our community that better lighting, higher quality roads, and less speeding, are critical pieces of the puzzle that help them feel safe,” Mayor Tim Keller said in a press release. “We look forward to delivering on projects like this one, that address those top priorities and help support families in the growing neighborhoods of our city.”
