Airport Road Project Updates - Week of February 16

The City of Santa Fe Public Works Department's Complete Streets Division is preparing to initiate Phase One roadway improvements on Airport Road between Cerrillos Road and NM 599.

Project Status at a Glance

• Initial construction has been moved to February 19, 2026, due to the Underground Utility Line location approval timeline.

• If utility locations are approved by February 17, construction setup will begin on February 17.

• The project will be completed in two phases.

• Phase One focuses on the segment from Cerrillos Road to Fairly Road and includes concrete and accessibility improvements followed by asphalt work, weather permitting.

Construction is anticipated to continue through the end of May 2026, weather and field conditions permitting.

Where Work Will Begin and How It Will Progress

Initial concrete work will begin on the north side of Airport Road, starting at Cerrillos Road and moving westward in the following sequence:

• Cerrillos Road to Zepol Road

• Zepol Road to Jemez Road

• Jemez Road to South Meadows Road

• South Meadows Road to Paseo del Sol

• Paseo del Sol to Fairly Road (turnaround point)

Once work reaches Fairly Road, crews will shift to the south side of Airport Road and progress eastward in the following order:

• Fairly Road to Paseo del Sol

• Paseo del Sol to South Meadows Road

• South Meadows Road to Jemez Road

• Jemez Road to Zepol Road

• Zepol Road to Cerrillos Road

Each segment is expected to take approximately 3-6 days, depending on weather and field conditions. More precise timeframes will be provided once work begins and crews establish a production pace.

Traffic Control - Week of February 16-20

Traffic control will be set up prior to construction activities, weather permitting. The following lane closures are anticipated during initial setup and construction:

• Center lane closure on Rodeo Road moving west toward the Cerrillos Road intersection

• Left lane closure on Airport Road from Cerrillos Road extending through the active construction segment

• Left-turn lane closure off Cerrillos Road northbound onto Airport Road

• Inside turn lane closure southbound off Cerrillos Road onto Airport Road

Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible and allow extra travel time when traveling through the area.

We appreciate the community's patience and cooperation as we complete these important roadway safety and accessibility improvements.

Click here to learn more about the project and stay informed as work continues.