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Published: 15 July 2016 15 July 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). Shoulder work on I-25 between Lohman Avenue and University Avenue is active; will have north bound lane drop and a reduction in speed. There may be intermittent lane closures on the south bound I-25 along with a reduction in speed. San Bar Construction along with FNF Construction, Inc. is planning to complete the final application of striping on the city streets from mile maker 0.850 to mile marker 3.4. The closures will be temporary as areas are being striped with minimal impact to traffic. Please reduce speed. The closure will be in affect from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM on July 20, 2016. Please be cautious of workers in the area. 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 Marker 146.00 to Mile Marker 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 be performing striping operations in both the eastbound and westbound directions throughout the week. Various lanes will be affected during the daytime hours and motorists are advised to use caution when equipment is seen on the roadway.

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. The Contractor will continue to install rumble strips throughout the week. Various lane closures will be in effect and motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the project.

I-10, Mile Markers 140.15 to Mile Markers 143.21
The New Mexico Department of Transportation along with Uretek (Contractor) will begin bridge maintenance work on I-10, mile markers 140.15 to 143.21 on east and west bound lanes, with various lane closures, beginning Monday, July 18th, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

NM 404, Mile Marker 0 to Mile Marker 6.1, Anthony, NM
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be chip sealing on NM 404, mile markers 0 to 6.1, beginning Monday July 18th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, mile markers 0 to 6. There will be flagmen on each side, pilot truck with one lane closure.

I-25/Mile Marker 0.00 to Mile Marker 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. Motorists 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. Work suspended for week of July 18, 2016.

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 July 2016. Please use caution in this area.

I-25 Mile Marker 92 to 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.

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
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.

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.

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.

Roadrunner Parkway
From Frontier Drive to 500 feet south of Golf Club Road will have intermittent lane closures in both the north and south bound lanes as well as shoulder work. 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.

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.