Giant hole in I-40 bridge near Santa Rosa raises safety concerns

Giant hole in I-40 bridge near Santa Rosa raises safety concerns

A KOB 4 viewer sent us video showing a large hole in the middle of the bridge, sparking safety concerns for people traveling on I-40 and for anyone below.

NMDOT addresses hole in I-40 west bridge deck in Santa Rosa

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Transportation confirmed it is working to repair a hole in the I-40 west bridge deck near exit 273 in Santa Rosa. Hole in the I-40 west bridge deck near exit 273 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. (Credit: Dominic Chavez) NMDOT maintenance patrol was informed Wednesday morning about the hole on the bridge deck, according to NMDOT Public Information Officer Travis Martinez. The repairs are expected to tak…