Phasing/Background
Phasing
As Albuquerque's west side continues to grow, both Paseo del Norte NW and Unser Blvd. NW function as important regional arterial roadways, gathering traffic from all four corners of the Northwest Mesa. Traffic delays often occur on the existing two-lane roadway sections of Paseo del Norte and Unser Boulevard, and expansion is needed to accommodate existing and planned growth in this area.
These projects are intended to improve safety and traffic flow by widening both roadways to four lanes to reduce congestion and provide enhanced multi-modal transportation options for pedestrians, bicyclists and potential future transit.
Design is now at 90% on both the Unser Blvd. Widening Project (also known as the Unser Blvd. Gap Widening Project) and the Paseo del Norte Widening Project. Design and right-of-way acquisition is expected to be completed in summer 2024 and contractor selection is expected in fall 2024.
As conceptualized, the two projects will be built in the several phases:
The Unser Blvd. widening project will be built in two phases:
Phase 1: Will begin at Paradise Blvd. and head southwest to just below Paseo Del Norte.
Phase 2/Future Phases: Will begin south of Paseo del Norte and extend south to Rainbow Blvd.
The Paseo del Norte widening project will also be built in a current and a future phase:
Current Phase: Will begin at Calle de Nortena and head west to just past Unser Blvd. NW
Phase 2/Future Phases: Will begin west of Unser Blvd. and extend to east of Rainbow Blvd.
Phase 1 of both projects will be combined to save money and time as well as minimize construction impacts on residents and commuters who use these routes on a daily basis.
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