Weekly Traffic Report - March 1, 2015

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Published: 27 February 2015 27 February 2015

White Sands Missile Range Notification

For information regarding closures you may call WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates.

Traffic updates are posted on the NMDOT traffic advisory web-site at http://nmroads.com and can be retrieved through our automated system at 511 in New Mexico or 1-800-432-4269 from any line.

I-25/Missouri Bridge
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office along with FNF Construction has begun with the surveying, and marking of Interstate 25.
The NMDOT and FNF project schedule will be as follows:

  • The contractor will be working along I-25 within the median and shoulders in preparation of establishing cross overs between University Ave (exit 1) and Lohman Ave (exit 3). The work will consist of clearing the shoulders and median, along with placement of signage within this area of the project.

The NMDOT will be holding a Public Involvement Meeting Wednesday March 25, 2015 at the District One Complex located at 750 N. Solano in Las Cruces, NM. The meeting will start promptly at 6:00 pm with members of the NMDOT, FNF and Molzen Corbin available to answer any questions the public may have regarding this project.

N. Main/US 70 Las Cruces
The NMDOT with G. Sandoval Construction have traffic control devices and concrete wall barriers along N. Main/US 70 from north of Gallagher to the Madrid Street interchange. Motorists will continue to encounter one lane restrictions for both east and westbound traffic, which is limited to 10 feet within the work zone. The contractor continues work along the median with speed limit posted at 35 MPH.

Businesses along the corridor are open; please contact them for their hours of operation. The City of Las Cruces will be making modifications to their bus route which can be found on their web at:
http://www.las-cruces.org/Departments/Transportation/Services/RoadRUNNER%20Transit.aspx

I-10/Mesquite & Vado Interchange
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office and El Terrero continue with construction at the I-10/Vado interchange as they construct the roundabouts at both ends of the ramps. Motorists will have access at the Mesquite and Anthony, NM exits.

I-25 9 miles North of Truth or Consequences
The NMDOT and Mountain States Constructors have shifted traffic for north and southbound movement on to the newly constructed bridge. Traffic will continue to encounter width restriction of 12.5 feet between mile markers 88 to 92 as concrete wall barriers are placed. The contractor has removed the existing bridge which requires the northbound OFF ramp to be CLOSED at exit 92 due to reconstruction of the northbound lanes, please follow traffic control signage within the work zone. Project is scheduled to be complete by June 2015. Reduce speed and proceed with extreme caution as you travel through this area.

NM 460 Anthony, NM
NMDOT and Smith and Aguirre are working on installing a storm culvert drain pipe under NM 460 from Miller Street to Landers Drive. The contractor will construct a pond beside the Community Development Center, along with mill and inlay from New Mexico/Texas state line to O'Harra Road/NM 460. The project will also have new ADA compliant features such as sidewalks with landing and turnouts along NM 460.

NM 549 Deming, NM
NMDOT is currently replacing a bridge located off of NM 549 between Deming and Akela (mile markers 23 to 25). Motorists will need to seek an alternate route as this section of roadway is closed as the contractor continues work along this section of roadway.

Las Cruces Projects - City of Las Cruces

At Main Street will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained from adjacent streets. Motorists wanting to get to residents and businesses can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Amador Avenue
From Chaparro St to Alameda Blvd will have intermittent lane closures. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Idaho Avenue
From El Paseo Rd to S. Main Street will have intermittent lane closures in each direction. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Madrid Avenue
Will be closed through the intersection of US70/N. Main Street. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained from adjacent streets. Motorists wanting to get to residents and businesses can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Phillips Drive
From Highland Avenue to Alameda Blvd will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained from adjacent streets. Motorists wanting to get to residents and businesses can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Solano Drive
From Juniper Avenue to Mulberry Avenue will have intermittent lane closures in each direction. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Thurmond Road
Open to through traffic.

Wyatt Street
Open to through traffic.

PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones are in effect.

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