University Boulevard south of Rio Bravo closed due to plane crash investigation

May 31, 2024

Bernalillo County – University Boulevard south of Rio Bravo will remain closed until further notice due to the investigation of a plane crash that occurred earlier this week.

Heavy traffic is expected in the area on Saturday, June 1st as a sold-out Brooks & Dunn concert is scheduled to take place at the Isleta Amphitheater.

Motorists are advised to use Bobby Foster Road instead of University Avenue as an alternate route to the concert venue and to allow additional travel time in advance.

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About Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles in area and is New Mexico’s most populous county with over 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to the residents of Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras. Approximately 106,000 residents live in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,800 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of over $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, an assessor, a clerk of court, a probate judge, a sheriff and a treasurer.