Site work and paving for a road / highway in Espanola, New Mexico. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

Torrance County plans to repair and pave Riley Road from the intersection of State Highway 55 to the intersection of State Highway 542. The renovation of Riley Road, which is currently chip-sealed, requires 3-inches of asphalt paving for a 6-mile stretch, 20-feet wide. The chip-sealed surface will provide a solid base. The road has been previously re-claimed and re-chipped; however, vehicles that exceed the weight limit frequently use the road causing new damage. Weight limit signs have been vandalized and torn down. Asphalt paving will increase the weight limit to accommodate semitrucks. An estimated 700-800 vehicles use the road daily. Riley Road provides a quick connection between the two highways without traveling 10 miles east to State Highway 41 or 7 miles west to the portion of Highway 55 that parallels the Manzano Mountains. The road is also used as an evacuation route during wildfires and provides convenient access for emergency vehicles and for the road department to access supplies such as gravel and caliche. The project will be completed as a stand-alone project. Since the roadway is an existing roadway, it does not require engineering or planning. Traffic control is planned for the duration of the project which is anticipated to take 16 work days barring weather delays. No maintenance costs are expected during the first five years following project completion As of April 1, 2021, this project is currently in the FY 2022-2026 CIP. Information regarding design team and contractor selection has not been disclosed. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2022 *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.