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North Diversion Channel (NDC) Trail Rehabilitation Project

The City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation Department is rehabilitating the North Diversion Channel Trail to improve safety, accessibility, and the overall trail user experience.

The project will include pavement rehabilitation and related trail improvements along the existing multi-use trail corridor.

The project is funded through the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with support from the Transportation Project Fund Grant (TPFG), and matching funds provided by the City of Albuquerque.

Construction will occur in two phases to help minimize impacts:

  • Phase 1: Indian School Road to Interstate 40
  • Phase 2: Indian School Road to Tucker Road

For the safety of the public and construction crews, the trail will be closed within the active construction area during each phase. A signed detour route will be provided throughout construction. Please refer to the detour map and project schedule for additional details.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2026, with both phases scheduled for completion by December 2026. The City appreciates the public's patience during construction and looks forward to providing a safer, smoother, and more enjoyable trail for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other trail users.

Detours During Construction

Phase 1 - Indian School to I-40

An aerial map showing a dotted line going east on the Embud Channel trail to Washington St., south on Washington St. to Indian School Rd., then west on Indian School Rd to the North Diversion Trail. A solid line labled Phase two goes north on the diversion trail until it ends right before the main road.

  • NDC trail will be closed during construction
  • Duration will be approx. 2 months (Aug. to Oct.)
  • Washington St. will be detor route
  • Signage in place throughout construction

Phase 2- Tucker to Indian School

An aerial map with a dotted line going around a large field that has a residential area on the northeast side. There is a solid black line on the west side labled Phase one. No streets are labeled.

  • NDC trail will be closed during construction
  • Duration will be approx. 2 months (Oct. to Dec.)
  • Stanford Drive NE will be the detour route
  • Signage to users will be in plast throughout construction