New Road Construction
Complete new roadway construction from raw ground to finished pavement — engineered to NMDOT specifications and local municipality standards.
From Raw Ground to Finished Road
New road construction is one of the most sequentially demanding scopes in civil work. Every phase — clearing, grubbing, subgrade preparation, aggregate base, and paving — must be executed in the correct order with verified compaction and density testing at each lift. Patriot Asphalt and Construction self-performs all phases with licensed crews and submits compaction reports to satisfy city, county, and NMDOT plan-check requirements.
- Full subgrade preparation including scarifying, moisture conditioning, and proof rolling
- Aggregate base course placed and compacted to specified density in lifts
- Asphalt or concrete paving to NMDOT mix design and thickness requirements
- Compaction testing and density reports submitted with permit closeout package
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Subgrade Compaction
NMDOT Spec
Base Course Standard
Asphalt & Concrete
Pavement Options
NMDOT & Municipal Standards — Not Just Minimums
We design and build to NMDOT Standard Specifications and local municipal supplemental specifications, not just minimum requirements. This means properly engineered cross-slopes for drainage, correct vertical and horizontal curve geometries, and subgrade that will support the design traffic load for the full design life of the road.
Patriot Asphalt and Construction
Albuquerque, NM · Licensed, Bonded & Insured · Bonded & Insured
New Road Construction Scopes
Every element of new roadway construction executed under one contract.
Subgrade Preparation
Clearing, grubbing, stripping topsoil, rough grading, and fine grading to design subgrade elevation — the foundation of every durable road system.
Base & Aggregate Course
Crushed aggregate base placement and compaction in specified lifts, with nuclear density gauge testing and compaction reports at every lift for permit compliance.
Pavement Installation
Hot mix asphalt or Portland cement concrete paving to design thickness, mix design, and surface tolerance specifications — machine-laid for consistent smoothness.
Road Drainage & Culverts
Storm drain inlets, catch basins, culvert installation, and roadway cross-drainage to manage stormwater runoff and protect the pavement structure from subsurface saturation.
New Road Construction Process
A disciplined sequence from permits to pavement.
Plan Review & Permitting
Review of civil drawings, coordination with the engineer of record, and submission of all permits to the city, county, or NMDOT as required by jurisdiction.
We handle the full plan-check process.
Earthwork & Subgrade
Clearing, rough grading, cut-and-fill operations, subgrade proof rolling, and density testing to verify the roadbed will support design loads.
Compaction reports submitted at each phase.
Base Course & Drainage
Aggregate base placement and compaction, storm drain installation, culvert setting, and drainage structure construction prior to paving.
All drainage tested before paving begins.
Paving & Final Inspection
Asphalt or concrete paving, surface finishing, striping, signage, and final inspection with the jurisdiction to obtain acceptance.
As-built drawings and compaction reports provided at closeout.
New Road Construction FAQ
Requirements vary by jurisdiction. NMDOT right-of-way permits, county grading permits, city encroachment permits, and NPDES stormwater permits are commonly required. We handle all permit applications as part of our standard scope.
Timeline depends on road length, complexity, and weather. A typical 1,000-foot subdivision road takes 6–10 weeks from permit issuance. We provide a detailed schedule at project kickoff.
Both are appropriate depending on traffic loads, budget, and long-term maintenance plans. Asphalt costs less initially and is easier to repair; concrete lasts longer and requires less maintenance. We'll advise based on your specific project conditions.
Get Your New Road Construction Estimate
Free site assessment and detailed proposal for new road projects throughout Greater Albuquerque Area.
Get In Touch
Phone
(505) 502-4914Service Area
Albuquerque · Albuquerque · Greater Albuquerque Area
Response Time
Assessments available Mon–Sat 7am–6pm
★ Licensed, Bonded & Insured · Bonded & Insured · Est. 2016