ALAMO, NM — Navajo Nation President Nygren joined members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council, chapter officials, the Navajo Division of Transportation (NDOT), Mountain States Constructors, Inc., Wilson & Company, and Alamo community members on Wednesday to celebrate the successful completion of the N55 Highway Rehabilitation Project, a major investment that strengthens transportation, improves roadway safety, and enhances connectivity for the Alamo community.
The $7.3 million project rehabilitated 8.26 miles of BIA Route N55 north of Alamo, providing a safer and more reliable roadway for residents, school buses, emergency responders, businesses, and visitors who rely on the route every day. Mountain States Constructors completed the project well ahead of schedule, finishing construction in just 44 working days out of the project’s 160-day contract.
“To see this road completed in less than three months is a great example of what we can accomplish when everyone works together,” said President Nygren. “This project represents more than a new roadway—it represents safer travel for our families, dependable access for emergency responders and school buses, and another investment in the future of our communities.”
The rehabilitation utilized an innovative Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) process, which recycled the existing roadway by pulverizing the old asphalt and underlying materials before blending them with cement, oil, and water to create a durable new road base. The process minimized construction waste, required no material import or export, reduced costs, and extended the roadway’s service life before a new asphalt surface was applied.
Project officials noted that the roadway design underwent three revisions to meet budget constraints before Mountain States Constructors introduced the Full Depth Reclamation method, which had previously been used successfully on rural New Mexico highways. The innovative approach ultimately allowed the project to move forward efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
President Nygren recognized the many partners whose collaboration made the project possible, including the Navajo Division of Transportation, Mountain States Constructors, Wilson & Company, CA2 Testing, chapter leadership, local delegates, and community members whose patience and support helped bring the project to completion.
“I want to recognize the Navajo Division of Transportation, Mountain States Constructors, Wilson & Company, and CA2 Testing for their dedication and professionalism,” President Nygren said. “Their collaboration ensured this project was completed safely, efficiently, and ahead of schedule.”
Wilson & Company also highlighted its more than 40-year partnership with the Navajo Nation, noting its continued commitment to supporting transportation improvements in rural Navajo communities. Throughout the ceremony, speakers emphasized that projects like the N55 rehabilitation are made possible through strong partnerships between the Navajo Nation, contractors, engineers, local leadership, and other project partners working toward a common goal.
The completed roadway will improve daily travel conditions, strengthen emergency response access, provide safer transportation for school children and elders, and support long-term economic and community development throughout the Alamo region.
The N55 Highway Rehabilitation Project reflects the Navajo Nation’s continued investment in modern infrastructure that improves quality of life and strengthens connections between Navajo communities for generations to come.
