Control of construction and barricading activities within public rights-of-way.
See the Signed 2012 Moratorium Letter >>
Due to the increased traffic volumes within the City of Albuquerque during special events, including The New Mexico State Fair, Balloon Fiesta and the Holiday Shopping Season, more stringent control of construction and barricading activities within public rights-of-way is required. Certain additional restrictions, not now in effect, will be imposed.
As provided in Section 6-5-2-4 of the Ordinance, excavation and/or barricading permits shall not be issued for work affecting high traffic areas before and during the following critical events:
I. State Fair Moratorium
Effective Dates: Saturday, September 8, 2012 – Sunday, September 23, 2012
All streets bounded by, and including, a) Menaul Blvd. on the north, b) Pennsylvania St. on the east, c) Southern Blvd. on the south, and d) San Mateo Blvd. on the west, plus key arterial and collector routes commonly used by attendees of this event.
See the State Fair Moratorium Map >>
II. Balloon Fiesta Moratorium
Effective Dates: Monday, September 24, 2012 – Sunday, October 14, 2012
All streets bounded by, and including, a) Roy Ave./Tramway Blvd. on the north, b) I-25 on the east, c) Osuna Rd. on the south, and d) 2nd Street on the west, plus key arterial and collector routes commonly used by attendees of this event.
Additionally, the moratorium applies to the Old Town area, the Uptown area (Winrock & Coronado Shopping Malls), and the Northwest Area (Cottonwood Shopping Mall). These areas are described in more detail below.
See the Balloon Fiesta Moratorium Map >>
III. Holiday Shopping Moratorium
Effective Dates: Monday, November 19, 2012 – Tuesday, January 1, 2013
A. Old Town Area: All streets bounded by, and including, a) Mountain Rd. on the north, b) 19th St. on the east, c) Central on the south, and d) Rio Grande Blvd. on the west, plus key arterial and collector routes commonly used by shoppers to this area.
B. Uptown Area: All streets bounded by, and including, a) Menaul Blvd. on the north, b) Pennslyvania Blvd. on the east, c) I-40 on the south, and d) San Pedro Blvd. on the west, plus key arterial and collector routes commonly used by shoppers to this area.
C. Northwest Area: Key arterial and collector routes commonly used by shoppers to this area.
See the Holiday Shopping Moratorium Map >>
Exceptions
Exceptions to the requirements above, i.e., emergencies and extenuating circumstances which require immediate excavation, shall be applied for by written waiver. Written waivers may be obtained with the concurrence of the Director of the Department of Municipal Development.
