NMDOT Traffic Report for week of June 26, 2016

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Published: 24 June 2016 24 June 2016

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 - Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with FNF Construction (Contractor) continues work along I-25 between Lohman Avenue (Exit 3) and University Avenue (Exit 1), along with the city roadway enhancements of Missouri Avenue and intersections of Triviz Drive and Don Roser Drive.

Construction activities are still active along the City of Las Cruces intersections of Missouri Avenue/Don Roser Drive and Missouri Avenue/Triviz Drive. The traveling public will continue to have intermittent lane restrictions on Missouri Avenue within the work zone for both east and west bound lanes and shoulders.

Shoulder work on I-25 between Lohman Avenue and University Avenue is active; please be cautious of workers in the area. There will be both south bound and north bound right lane closures. Please respect all posted speed limits.

I-10/Union Bridge-University - Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with La Calerita Construction (Contractor) continues with work at the I-10/Ramp E Bridge and the I-10/Union Avenue Bridge in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

There will be intermittent lane closures. The contractor will still be working over the next three to four weeks that may require shoulder work traffic control or day time short duration lane closures. There will be shoulder work signs installed when contractor is working on medians. San Bar (Contractor) will be completing the guardrail installation at east bound on ramp beginning Monday, June 20th. Please pay attention to the traffic control signs and watch out for workers and equipment.

I-10 - Mile Markers 146.00 to 164.45 (Texas State Line)
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be performing pavement rehabilitation operations along the I-10 corridor between Las Cruces and the Texas State Line. The Contractor will continue paving in both the eastbound and westbound directions throughout the week. I-10 will be reduced to a single lane during nighttime paving operations (approximately 5:00 pm - 5:00 am) with possible single lane closures present during daytime operations as well. Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce speed while nearing and passing through the work zone.

I-10 - Mile Markers 133.00 to Avenida De Mesilla Exit
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be performing pavement rehabilitation operations along the I-10 corridor within Las Cruces. No work will be performed for the week of June 19th, 2016.

I-25/Milepost 0.00 to Milepost 175.00
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Highway Supply, LLC (Contractor) will continue with replacing pavement markings along I-25 from Las Cruces and ending in Socorro. Motorist are advised to expect rolling lane closures affecting both the northbound and southbound directions on I-25 while the striping crews make their way northbound throughout the week.

I-25 Mile Markers 51 to 75
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and J-H Supply (Contractor) will begin grade work with post and cable barrier installation to follow in the median. There will be moving lane closures on this project. Work is expected to last until end of June 2016. Please use caution in this area.

I-25 Mile Marker 92-105
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Mountain States Constructors (Contractor) will be performing pavement preservation (Mill and Inlay) on I-25 from mile marker 92 to 105. There will be moving lane closures on this project. Work is expected until end of August 2016. Please use caution in this area and watch for workers in the closed lanes.

US 60 Mile Marker 136
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with FNF Construction (Contractor) will be reconstructing the bridge US 60, mile marker 136. There will be a detour around the work but loads will be restricted to 12 feet wide only. This work will be completed in September 2016.

NM 51, MM 0.00 to 5.00: NM179, MM 0 to 2.10: NM195 MM 3.60 to 4.40:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Cutler Repaving (Contractor) will be performing minor pavement preservation operations. The Contractor will begin repaving NM51, NM179, and NM195 in that order. Construction will begin Tuesday, June 21, 2016 and is expected to be completed by the end of July. Traffic will encounter a single lane drop with a flag man and pilot car operation from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday thru Friday. Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce speed while nearing and passing through the work zone.

NM 90/Hudson Street Bridge - Silver City
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Interstate Highway Construction (IHC) (Contractor) has OPENED all access over the NM 90/Hudson Street Bridge There is a one lane closure to repair concrete wall barrier. The NMDOT and IHC will continue with miscellaneous construction along the route. The San Vicente Trail will be closed at Corbin Street along with South Mill Road, and under the bridge.

I-10 Lordsburg - Mile Marker 29
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with James Hamilton Construction (Contractor) will be performing bridge repair work and partial reconstruction of the roadway. Traffic has been detoured to the east bound lanes while the westbound bridge and roadway are being constructed.

NM 26, Mile Markers 16.8, 22.5, 21.95
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Hasse Construction (Contractor) will be working on NM 26 with a lane closure and flagging operation at Mile Marker 16.8 for sealing of the deck. Contractor will have a lane closure with a flagging operation at Mile Marker 22.5 for sealing of the deck. Contractor will have a lane closure and flagging operation at Mile Marker 21.95 for sealing of the deck and deck patching. These projects are suspended until further notice.

Las Cruces Projects - City of Las Cruces

Alameda Avenue
Traffic has been reduced to one lane in each direction between Mountain Avenue and Court Avneue. 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.

Boston Drive
From Missouri Avenue to Montana Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed near the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Elks Drive
From Rio Bravo Way to East Engler Road 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.

El Paseo Road
Open to through traffic.

El Paseo Road
At the intersection of Farney Lane there will be intermittent lane, sidewalk closures, and median work. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Jill Circle
From O'Hair Drive to cul-de-sac will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Lee's Drive
From Idaho Avenue to Montana Avenue will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed near the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Macaw Circle
From O'Hair Drive to cul-de-sac will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Mary Circle
From Salopek Blvd to cul-de-sac will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

O'Hair Drive
From Salopek Blvd to Oleta Drive will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Pettes Blvd.
From Stewards Drive to Mesa Drive will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Detours will be in place for the closure. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Pinon Street
From Mesquite Street to N. Virginia Street will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed near the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Salopek Blvd
From Stern Drive to Oleta Drive will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Sixth Street
From Wilson Avenue to Dead End North will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

W. Hadley Avenue
From N. Armijo Street to Water Street will be closed to through traffic. 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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