I-25 in NM shut down as ice and snow cover roadway
Interstate 25 in New Mexico shut down on Thursday as ice and snow caused issues all along the roadway.
As of 1:35 p.m. CST on November 30th, Interstate 25 northbound was shut down at milepost 294 near Santa Fe, New Mexico due to a jackknifed semi truck blocking the road. Traffic was being diverted southbound.
I-25 northbound is closed at milepost 294 due to jack knifed semi. Traffic being diverted back southbound. pic.twitter.com/mIxMWRRJkZ
— NMSP (@NMStatePolice) November 30, 2023
According to KOB 4 News, authorities also closed southbound I-25 at mile marker 299/Glorieta to make room for crews to plow and lay sand on the roadway.
Earlier in the day, I-25 was shut down near the Santo Domingo Pueblo exit due to another crash in the ice and snow.
People not required to travel are advised to stay home. All Santa Fe public schools and city offices are closed for the day.