Highway closed in Socorro County due to bridge flood damage

Highway 60 bridge west of city of Socorro near mile marker 132 is closed until further notice.

Official response and confirmed impact

Officials state the reason for the closure as being due to heavy rainfall and flooding causing severe damage to the embankment supporting a bridge.

A reopening date has not yet been determined, but repair work is expected to begin Thursday, Oct 1st.

6, mile markers 0-35 N.M. 117, mile markers 0-57 Interstate 40, mile markers 85.5-126.5 N.M.

36, mile markers 0-21.5 U.S. 60, mile markers 34.5-112 Recent rainfall has left these roads extremely muddy and difficult to travel.

Four-wheel-drive vehicles are strongly recommended for motorists who must use these routes. Conditions may continue to deteriorate with additional rainfall.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the area, plan ahead and allow significant additional travel time.

Incident background

The designated detour is approximately 287 miles and includes portions of the following highways: Interstate 25, mile markers 148-203 N.M.