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The Spec Sheet  /  April 2026

Infrastructure
That Tells
A Story

Two landmark projects. Two communities. One consistent mission — transforming essential infrastructure into lasting works of public art.

Tucson, AZ Las Cruces, NM ADOT NMDOT Architectural Concrete Custom Formliners
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$70M
Total value — Ajo Way I-19 Interchange, Tucson
$33.3M
Total value — I-25 / University Ave, Las Cruces
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State DOTs served — ADOT & NMDOT
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Project 01
Ajo Way I-19 interchange noise wall with geometric desert patterns, Tucson AZ
Tucson, AZ — I-19 / Ajo Way
01
ADOT · Tucson, Arizona

Ajo Way
Interchange

Spec Formliners contributed custom-designed formliners to the Ajo Way Bridge project on I-19 in Tucson — a $70 million ADOT infrastructure overhaul that transformed one of the city's busiest corridors. Our team supplied the architectural noise walls running along the highway, featuring bold geometric desert patterns that honor the unique Southwestern landscape. These weren't just sound barriers — they became a visual landmark for the south side of Tucson, visible to the nearly 100,000 drivers passing through the interchange every single day.

Client
Arizona DOT (ADOT)
Project Value
~$70 Million
Location
I-19 & Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ
Formliner Type
Custom Geometric Desert Pattern
Project Highlights
  • Custom geometric desert & Southwestern-inspired noise wall pattern
  • Dual-purpose design — functional sound reduction + architectural landmark
  • Replaced a 1965 cloverleaf with a modern Single-Point Urban Interchange (SPUI)
  • Nearly 100,000 vehicles pass this wall every day
  • Two-phase project spanning 2016–2019
Geometric desert pattern formliner detail
Full noise wall view along highway
Interchange infrastructure overview

"These desert-inspired designs not only help reduce highway noise for nearby communities — they also bring a touch of local artistry to the infrastructure."

Spec Formliners  /  Ajo Way Project, Tucson AZ
Project 02
Cultivo y Cultura cotton wall mural at I-25 and University Avenue, Las Cruces NM
Las Cruces, NM — I-25 / University Ave
02
NMDOT · Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cotton Wall
Mural

Commissioned as public art by the New Mexico Department of Transportation, this project at the intersection of Interstate 25 and University Avenue — the main gateway to New Mexico State University — is one of the most detailed and complex formliner installations our team has ever produced. Local artist Collette Marie designed the "Cultivo y Cultura" (Cultivation and Culture) mural, featuring giant agave blooms, song sparrows, whiptail lizards, cotton, pecans, and native flora. Our Sales Representative Mike Castillo worked closely with contractor RECO throughout production to ensure every panel matched the artist's intricate vision exactly.

Client
New Mexico DOT (NMDOT)
Project Value
$33.3 Million
Location
I-25 & University Ave, Las Cruces, NM
Artist
Collette Marie
Project Highlights
  • Commissioned as public art — gateway to NMSU campus
  • Mural theme: "Cultivo y Cultura" — agricultural roots, local culture & academia
  • Features agave, cotton, pecans, song sparrows & whiptail lizards
  • First NM infrastructure project to earn an Envision Silver sustainability rating
  • Mike Castillo managed production coordination with contractor RECO
Cultivo y Cultura mural panel detail
Cotton Wall Mural full view under bridge
I-25 University Avenue interchange context

"The design is detailed and complex. To bring each detail to life, there's a lot of complicated engineering involved — and it's rewarding to see it come together."

Spec Formliners  /  Cotton Wall Mural, Las Cruces NM
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