I-25 Gibson Interchange Reconstruction Project
A Safer, More Connected Interchange on I-25
Horrocks is providing public engagement support for the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s (NMDOT) I-25 Gibson Interchange Reconstruction Project in Albuquerque. The project will reconstruct the I-25 bridge and interchange at Gibson Boulevard while also improving the frontage roads between Sunport Boulevard and Avenida Cesar Chavez. This will replace aging infrastructure and enhance safety and efficiency for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
Recognizing the cultural and historical importance of nearby communities, including San Jose and South Broadway, Horrocks focused on balancing transportation improvements with community values. Outreach was designed to keep residents, businesses, local organizations, and roadway users informed and provide meaningful opportunities to help shape the project.
SERVICES PROVIDED:
Horrocks developed and implemented a comprehensive public involvement plan during environmental review and preliminary design. Services included stakeholder coordination, public meetings, comment opportunities, website and hotline management, key messages, project updates, and development of accessible public-facing materials. The team also provided extensive Spanish-language translation to make project information and engagement opportunities accessible to Spanish-speaking community members.
Horrocks also coordinated the project’s noise balloting process, developing clear, accessible materials to explain the proposed noise wall and help eligible community members make informed decisions. The team distributed ballots, conducted follow-up outreach, responded to questions, tracked responses, and developed an informational video explaining the process.
A central component of the engagement program was Horrocks’ management of a Call for Entry (CaFÉ) process to select a local New Mexico artist to help develop the project’s aesthetic treatments. Horrocks created the artist prospectus, coordinated a local selection committee, advertised the opportunity, managed the online submission and evaluation process, and organized finalist presentations. From 11 submissions, five finalists were selected to develop concepts reflecting the area’s cultural diversity, history, and natural resources. Horrocks then coordinated public review and worked with the selected artist and design team to incorporate the final artwork into the project’s aesthetics and landscaping plans.
