Project

Project limits • Artesia to Lovington  – about 63 miles – Begin at milepost 107.7 (East 7th Street) in Artesia – Ends at milepost 170 3 (17th Ends at milepost 170.3 (17 Street) Street) in Lovington

NMDOT Project Team Recommendations

1. Advance Alternative

2. Phase Implementation – Phase 1 – Artesia a to NM 529 ($53M) – Phase 2 – NM 529 to Lovington ($52M)

Alternative 1 Features

• 4‐lane, Artesia to Haldeman Road

• 2‐lane, Haldeman Haldeman to Riverside Riverside

• 4‐lane with 4’ median, Riverside to NM 529

• Enhanced 2‐lane, NM 529 to Airport Road (MP 168.5)

• 3‐lane section from Lea County Airport Rd. to 17th Street