Winter driving conditions cause several crashes on I-40 near East Mountains

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Bernalillo County deputies are responding to several crashes on I-40 in the East Mountains Tuesday night.

According to BCSO, winter driving conditions are to blame. They say a left lane has been closed on I-40 eastbound at mile marker 179, east of Zuzax.

The two right lanes on I-40 eastbound at mile marker 181 — near Sedillo Hill — were also closed.

Deputies are asking drivers to use caution in the area.

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Deputies are responding to several crashes on I-40 in the east mountains due to winter driving conditions. Use caution in the area.

I-40 Eastbound at mile marker 179 (just east of Zuzax) – left lane closed

I-40 Eastbound at mile marker 181 (Sedillo Hill) – two right lanes… pic.twitter.com/6yfM1aaQl8

— BCSO (Sheriff) NM (@BCSONM) January 8, 2025