Doña Ana County seeks public input on flood-damaged roads, roadway hazards
Doña Ana County is collecting reports of flooding and roadway hazards through its Route Ready planning project to guide future transportation improvements.
Residents have until Nov. 1 to identify flooding trouble spots and transportation concerns through an interactive map or three-minute survey
Organ Mountain News report
LAS CRUCES - Doña Ana County is asking residents to identify roads affected by flooding and other hazards as officials develop a countywide plan to improve transportation safety, accessibility and reliability.
The county is collecting public feedback through Route Ready, its Road Network Resilience Plan, following recent storms and flooding that have highlighted vulnerabilities across the local road network.
Residents have until Sunday, Nov. 1, to submit information through an interactive map or a three-minute online survey.
The interactive map allows residents to drop a pin at locations where they have encountered flooding, roadway hazards or other transportation challenges. The survey provides an alternative for people who prefer to describe the location and their experience.
Both options are available at DonaAna.gov/RouteReady.
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Identifying vulnerable roads
County officials said recent flooding has underscored the importance of understanding how roadway hazards affect access to neighborhoods, businesses and other destinations.
The Route Ready project is intended to identify vulnerabilities in the county's transportation network, including locations where flooding or other conditions disrupt travel and community connections.
Residents' firsthand experiences will be evaluated alongside technical data and existing roadway conditions to help identify potential improvements.
The county said the information will help develop strategies for a safer, more reliable road network, particularly in areas where transportation routes are vulnerable to severe weather.
Planning for future improvements
Route Ready is a federally funded, countywide planning initiative focused on transportation resilience and long-term roadway reliability.
The resulting plan will help guide future transportation decisions, project development, partnerships and potential funding opportunities.
The project is intended to identify vulnerabilities and recommend strategies rather than announce specific road construction projects.
Residents can submit comments about flooding, roadway conditions and access challenges through Sunday, Nov. 1.
The interactive map and survey are available at DonaAna.gov/RouteReady.
