I-40 eastbound at San Mateo reopens following closure

Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 08:45 AM MST / Updated: Jan 15, 2021 / 08:40 AM MST

I-40 is seen at San Mateo at 8:41 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021. (NMROADS)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes have reopened on I-40 eastbound at San Mateo Thursday morning. NMROADS was previously encouraging drivers to seek an alternate route and to use caution in the area.

According to APD Traffic, I-40 eastbound at San Mateo was closed due to a police situation.

I 40 Eastbound/San Mateo is now reopened @abqfire
— APD Traffic (@ABQTraffic) January 14, 2021

I40 Eastbound/San Mateo will be shut down due to a police situation.
— APD Traffic (@ABQTraffic) January 14, 2021

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