NMDOT completed a study July 2024 to identify roadway improvement alternatives. The purpose of the study was to address safety and capacity needs, including deficiencies with pavement, geometry, access control, drainage management, and Americans with Disability Act facilities. The corridor was divided into multiple phases for design development and construction of interstate access improvements. The project is in the design development phase, with final design details anticipated in 2028 and construction anticipated to begin in 2029.