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Wednesday morning traffic update ABQ: flooding damage causes road and lane closures around I-40, I-25 crash, presidential visit road delays
The San Pedro bridge over Interstate 40 has been closed in both directions as Tuesday's heavy rains caused a large piece of concrete to impact a bridge pier, according to the city of Albuquerque.
The road was closed around 4 p.m. after concrete loosened by the heavy rains and flooding in the arroyo hit the support.
Inspectors with the New Mexico Department of Transportation will survey the damage after the water recedes, a news release said.
Some lanes on I-40 remain closed for emergency repairs and safety precautions after the heavy rains tore concrete from the arroyo along the side of the road.
A crash on I-25 northbound has closed the two left lanes at Cesar Chavez. Drivers can expect heavy delays.
The Albuquerque Police Department reminds drivers to avoid I-25 south of I-40 & I-40 west of the Big I Wednesday morning, and side streets may also be impacted as the President's motorcade will be going through the area.
Parking along the route is not allowed, parked cars will be towed, a Tweet from APD traffic stated.
Drivers are advised to avoid I-25 south of I-40 & I-40 west of the Big I on Tuesday afternoon & Wednesday morning. Side streets may also be impacted.
— APD Traffic (@ABQTraffic) August 8, 2023
Please be patient during this time. There will be no parking allowed along the route for the motorcade. Parked cars will be towed.
