Improvements planned for NM 599 intersection

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Posted: Mar 28, 2019 / 08:56 AM MDT / Updated: Mar 28, 2019 / 08:56 AM MDT

Renovations are set to begin on a dangerous intersection west of Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Police say crashes often happen when a driver on Via Veteranos tries to cross the highway. According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, work includes eliminating left turns.

The project is expected to be complete by mid-June.

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