Gallup Street Milling and Paving to Close Stagecoach Road Next Week
The City of Gallup announced a delayed milling and paving project on Stagecoach Road that will run from November 3 to November 7, 2025, during daytime hours. The work will affect travel and parking between Aztec Avenue and Camino Del Sol, making planning and alternate routes important for residents and businesses.
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The City of Gallup published a notice on October 31, 2025, informing residents that milling and paving on Stagecoach Road between Aztec Avenue and Camino Del Sol will take place from November 3 through November 7, 2025. The schedule is the result of an unanticipated delay, the notice says, and crews will work daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays only to reduce weekend disruption.
Motorists and residents should expect traffic delays and restricted street parking during the work window. The city requests that vehicles not be parked on the street while crews are working, and warns that unattended vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. The notice directs anyone with questions to the Public Works Department at 505-863-1290 and was posted on the City of Gallup News CivicAlerts page.
The immediate impact will be on local travel patterns for morning and evening commutes, school runs, deliveries and access to nearby residences and businesses along the block between Aztec Avenue and Camino Del Sol. Because the work is concentrated during daytime hours, residents who rely on driving during the day may need to adjust schedules, use alternate routes or allow extra time for trips. The city’s decision to avoid weekend work aims to preserve leisure and community activities that commonly occur then.
For property owners and tenants on the affected stretch, the towing policy creates a potential added cost and logistical concern. Vehicle owners who cannot relocate cars during the work period face the risk of having their vehicles removed at their own expense. Residents who anticipate difficulties with vehicle relocation are advised to contact the Public Works Department promptly for guidance.
This kind of short term infrastructure disruption is a common reality for cities undertaking maintenance to preserve roadway quality and safety. Milling and paving are routine public works activities intended to extend pavement life and improve ride quality for drivers, cyclists and transit users. The city’s notice provides the essential operational details such as dates, hours and the exact block affected so residents can plan.
Local officials and residents will now evaluate how the timing and enforcement measures affect daily life in the neighborhood. Those with concerns or special access needs should use the contact information provided to seek clarification or request assistance. Advance planning by households, schools and local businesses can help reduce congestion and minimize the disruption while the city completes the scheduled improvements.
