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The New Mexico Department of Transportation selected a new name for the advanced U-turns (AUTs) it recently installed by Interstate 25: Q-Turns.

The announcement was made on Saturday.

Earlier this summer, NMDOT installed the AUTs 鈥� also known as Texas U-Turns 鈥� at the Comanche and Montgomery NE interchanges, and requested public input on a new name for them.

鈥淭exas has famously named the AUTs 鈥楾exas Turnarounds,鈥� but we obviously aren鈥檛 Texas, and we honestly think we can do better,鈥� NMDOT spokesperson Kristine Bustos-Mihelcic said in a June news release. 鈥淧lus, if our snowplow names have taught us anything, it is that there is a lot of creativity in the Land of Enchantment.鈥�

NMDOT District 3 spokesperson Kim Gallegos said there were about 1,700 entries.

DRAINAGE PROJECT: Starting Monday, the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority will close Barcelona Road at Yuma SW.

The closure, which is expected to last until Aug. 28, will allow contractors to install a new manhole and connections in support of the upcoming Yuma Road Storm Drain Project, Bernalillo County spokesperson Kristen Ferguson said.

The goal of the project is to improve the road and drainage system along Yuma, she said.

A detour will direct drivers from Coors to Rio Bravo and then to Isleta.

鈥淢otorists are encouraged to plan ahead and expect minor delays,鈥� Ferguson said.

TRAFFIC FATALITIES: The state of New Mexico saw an uptick in traffic fatalities in July.

, there were 34 traffic fatalities last month, which is up two from June, 32.

Bernalillo County led the way with five traffic fatalities, followed by three apiece in Do帽a Ana, Eddy, Lea and Lincoln counties.

YOUNG AMBASSADORS: The state of New Mexico is looking for high school juniors and seniors to apply for its .

This is part of NMDOT's Que Linda program and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's youth-focused #KeepLitterOut campaign, which empowers students to lead local beautification efforts across New Mexico.

Selected students will participate in organizing community projects and will collaborate with their peers on a statewide leadership and engagement project throughout the school year.

After completing the projects, the students will receive a $3,000 stipend.

The application deadline is Friday.

TRANSPORTATION AWARD: The Jarales Road Railroad Grade Separation Project in Belen won the in the Quality of Life/Community Development category for medium-sized projects (those that cost between $10 million and $100 million), NMDOT announced on Aug. 5.

The estimated $33 million project included the building of a new bridge, reconstruction of less than a mile of N.M.109, installation of new roadway striping and signage, and drainage and erosion control improvements. 

鈥淭his project reflects what transportation investments should accomplish: making daily travel safer by eliminating a dangerous railroad crossing, keeping communities connected and improving quality of life for generations to come with a more reliable route for families, businesses, farmers, school buses, and first responders,鈥� NMDOT Cabinet Secretary David D. Quintana said in a statement.

This was one of 14  projects across the Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials region to receive top regional honors in this year鈥檚 competition, according to NMDOT.

Regional winners advance to the national competition later in the year. 

Gregory R.C. Hasman is a general assignment reporter and the Road Warrior. He can be reached at ghasman@abqjournal.com or 505-823-3820.