| Project Title: |
I-40/I-25 SYSTEM INTERCHANGE CONSTRUCTION |
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| Project Status: | In Progress | |
| Project Type: |
Deployment/Integration |
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| Project Description: | This project comprises the FY 2000 ITS Integration Program earmark for Albuquerque, New Mexico. The I-25/I-40 System Interchange reconstruction project will include installation of two, four inch, multi-duct backbone conduits and appurtenant roadside device conduit throughout the limits of construction. The conduit will be configured and installed to allow future installation of an ITS fiber optic communication backbone and connection of planned ITS roadside devices including Variable Message Signs, CCTV Cameras, speed/occupancy detection devices, etc. The System Interchange reconstruction will also implement a construction ITS component as part of the project. This system will consist of 10 to 12 CCTV cameras, 4 speed/occupancy detection cameras, eight 3ft by 9ft permanent variable message signs, eight portable variable message signs, two smart work zone trailers (camera, detection, sign, trailer mounted), and a spread spectrum radio/cellular distributed packet data wireless communication infrastructure to operate the equipment from a central location. The system will also include 2 Traffic Management Center Operator Stations, a video wall, and will update the Highway Advisory Radio System to allow immediate updates and live broadcasts. The project provides two New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department (NMSHTD) HELP Courtesy Vehicles to patrol the construction zone and assist in incident response. Further, the system will provide real time video images and traffic information on an Internet website, www.thebigi.com. The conduit will facilitate integration of the proposed Albuquerque Advanced Metropolitan Travel Management System / Freeway Management System / Incident Management System (AMTMS), currently being designed by the NMSHTD. The conduit will ensure a metropolitan area communication backbone capable of supplying adequate communication bandwidth for the metropolitan area throughout the limits of the proposed construction. Installation of the conduit at this time will eliminate the need to disturb / reconstruct the new Interstate pavement following construction to install the fiber optic backbone being designed as part of the AMTMS project. The AMTMS project intends to provide fiber optic backbone along significant portions of I-40 and I-25 in the Metropolitan Planning Area. The intent is to provide backbone communication bandwidth capable of sustaining future City, County and State ITS deployment projects as outlined in the Regional ITS Architecture. The I-25/I-40 Interchange Reconstruction is located in the core of the Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) and at the center of the AMTMS project. The installation of conduit is a necessity to ensure future ITS integration capabilities throughout the MPA. |
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| Project Location: | Albuquerque, New Mexico | |
| Project Partner(s): | FHWA, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department, City of Albuquerque | |
| Project Start Date: | September 2000 | |
| Project End Date: | March 2003 | |
| Estimated Total ITS Funds: | $1,572,842 | |
| Estimated Total Project Cost: | $3,145,684 |
| Project Contacts: | ||
Joe Maestas |
FHWA New Mexico Division, HDA-NM |
(505) 820-2026 |
Ext. |
Alan Whitesel |
New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department |
(505) 222-4400 |
Ext. |