Construction at the Rattlesnake Rest Area starts Jan. 6 on I-40 in Torrance County. Courtesy/NMDOT

SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in collaboration with Weil Construction, Inc. will begin construction on a $20 million investment project at the Rattlesnake Rest Area on Interstate 40 (eastbound and westbound), mile marker 207 to 208 in Torrance County.  

The rest area will close beginning Monday, Jan. 6. Construction expected to last 300 calendar days with the rest area reopening at the end of 2025.

The project includes reconstruction of rest areas eastbound and westbound I-40 including:

• Demolition of the old facility;
• Construction of new 2,850 SF restroom facilities;
• Rehabilitate Picnic Shelters;
• Passenger and truck parking; and
  
• Upgraded water and sewer system.

For updates, visit www.nmroads.com or call 511.