Weekly Traffic Report June 28, 2015

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Published: 26 June 2015 26 June 2015

Traffic Report for week of June 28, 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 continues with roadway reconstruction along I-25 between Lohman Avenue (exit 3) and University Avenue (exit 1).

Additional overnight CLOSURES scheduled for:

Missouri Ave/Triviz Dr/Don Roser Dr: Monday June 29 lasting until Thursday July 2, 2015. Each night a section of Missouri Ave will be CLOSED between Triviz Dr and Don Roser Dr from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am in order for crews to install utility lines. Motorists will be advised to seek an alternate route.

I-25/Missouri: The contractor has the northbound restricted to one lane and width at 10 feet. The I-25 on ramp from the south side of the bridge remains closed. FNF will continue with work on the shoulder and within the median between Lohman Ave Exit 3 and University Ave Exit 1 with notifications posted from mile marker 0-5 alerting motorists of the active project. Motorists are advised to proceed with extreme caution as they transition through the work zone where law enforcement will continue with enforcement.

The NMDOT will be holding a Public Involvement Meeting Wednesday July 29, 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.

I-25 Socorro, NM
The NMDO with Villalobos Construction as currently replacing guardrail and make some bridge repairs to the off ramp to Socorro at exit 147. Please proceed with caution.

N. Main/US 70 Las Cruces
The NMDOT with G. Sandoval Construction have traffic control devices stationed along N. Main/US 70 from E. Greening Ave to just north of Madrid Street. 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 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

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.

NM 90/Hudson Street Bridge - Silver City, NM
NMDOT with Interstate Highway Construction (IHC) have CLOSED all access over the NM 90/Hudson Street Bridge. The NMDOT and IHC continue with the construction of the bridge overpass. The contractor has installed various notifications alerting motorists of the closures. In addition, the NMDOT will have traffic control advising motorists that the county Tuck Bypass route will be available. The San Vicente Trail will be closed at Corbin Street along with South Mill Road, and under the bridge.

The next Public Involvement Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 8, 2015 at the Grant County Convention Center, 3031 Highway 180 - E, Silver City, NM. The meeting will start promptly at 6:00 pm with members of the NMDOT and IHC will be available to answer any questions the public may have regarding the project.

NM 78 Mule Creek southwest of Glenwood, NM
Low water crossing on NM 78 between mile marker 6 to 8 near Mule Creek. The NMDOT has signing posted alerting motorists to proceed with caution. Updates will be posted as conditions change.

Bridge Maintenance on state owned bridges in Dona Ana County
The NMDOT along with HASSE Construction have been performing maintenance operations on various bridge decks on state owned routes in Dona Ana. Currently the contractor is working at the bridge in Radium Springs on NM 157 near Fort Selden State Park where this bridge crossing is CLOSED to traffic. Motorists seeking to enter the park for day entrance should use exit 9 on to NM 185/Valley Drive, where overnight visitors are asked to use I-25 exit 19. Please proceed with caution.

Las Cruces Projects - City of Las Cruces

Azalez Drive
From Holly Drive to the drainage channel will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained from adjacent streets. Motorists wanting to get to residents can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Dove Lane
From Bellamah Drive to California Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained. 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.

Lilac Drive
From Lantana Avenue to the drainage channel 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.

Locust Street
From Missouri Avenue to Rentfrow Avenue 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.

Manzanita Street
From Lohman Avenue to Texas Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained. 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.

Powers Drive
From Sonoma Ranch Blvd to McGuffy Street will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained from adjacent streets. Motorists wanting to get to residents can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Rentfrow Avenue
From Locust Street to Thomas Drive 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.

Shannon Street
From Dr. King Way to Lester Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained. 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.

Sonoma Ranch Blvd
From La Camelia Dr to Lohman Ave 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.

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

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