Hillside living
Cedar Crest stretches along NM-14 between Tijeras and Sandia Park, with homes tucked into wooded hillsides and canyons on both sides of the highway. Many driveways climb sharply from the road, with switchbacks or tight curves, and cross natural drainages on the way up.
Common Cedar Crest projects
- Steep driveway paving — see steep driveway paving in Cedar Crest.
- Culverts and swales where runoff crosses or runs down the drive.
- Flatter landings at NM-14 so cars can stop and pull out safely; work at the highway may need a state permit.
- Edge repair where storms have undercut the pavement.
- Sealcoating and crack sealing before winter.
Access for trucks
Some Cedar Crest drives are tight for paving equipment. We check access at the site walk and plan the equipment and sequence around it.
Driveway work in Cedar Crest
- New asphalt driveways and steep driveways
- Long drives and shared private roads
- Runoff control and culverts and turnarounds
- Chip seal and recycled millings
- Overlays, sealcoating, crack sealing and repairs
Questions we get
My driveway is very steep. Can you still pave it?
Usually. We'll look at the grade and tell you honestly what will hold up.
Do I need a permit at NM-14?
Work in the state highway right-of-way may need an NMDOT permit. We'll check.
Can you get equipment up a narrow drive?
Often, with smaller equipment and careful planning.