NMDOT Traffic Report for week of October 30, 2016

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Published: 28 October 2016 28 October 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 LC00100
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). Crews will not be working in the area the week of October 31st to November 4th.

I-25 Mile Marker 100 for Bridge Repairs, T or C
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Hasse Contractors (Contractor) will be performing joint repair work. A signaled stop light will be in place on the MP 100 Bridge affecting travel over bridge way both north and south bound lanes. Please use caution in this area when workers are present. Construction operation hours will be from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please use caution in this area when workers are present.

I-10 Deming - Mile Marker 91.7 to 94.5 CN 1101250
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with La Calerita Construction (Contractor) will be performing bridge rehabilitation and roadway reconstruction operations to Interstate 10 (I-10) in Luna County, Construction will begin Tuesday, October 11, 2016 and is expected to be completed by summer 2017. Interstate traffic will encounter a detour while work is being performed with the initial detour in the eastbound lanes. Detour will be utilized starting late November beginning of December. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area.

I-10 Lordsburg - Mile Marker 29 CN 1100611
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 moved back with no detour in place. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area.

I-25 Mile Marker 166.5 northbound Walking Sands Rest Area, Socorro, NM
The northbound Walking Sands Rest Area will be closed starting October 31 to November 4th between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm due to some required repairs. The rest area will be accessible after 4:00 pm each day.

NM 90 Mile Marker 33.8 to 40.8, Silver City
Braiser Asphalt will be performing roadway rehabilitation operations on NM 90 in Grant Co. Construction will begin Thursday, August 18, 2016 and is expected to be completed by fall 2016. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area. The closure will be in affect from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Sunday.

US 60 Mile Marker 136, Socorro CN 1100840
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with FNF Construction (Contractor) will be reconstructing the bridge US 60, mile marker 136. This work will be completed in October 2016. There is no longer a detour to interfere with traffic and wide loads.

NM 26 MP 45.5 & NM 187 MP 0.7, Hatch CN1101270
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Villalobos Construction (Contractor) will begin Bridge Preservation Repair maintenance work on NM 26 at mile post 45.5 and at NM 187 at mile post 0.7. Construction will begin Monday, September 26, 2016 and is expected to be completed by winter 2016. Highway traffic will encounter a single lane drop at times. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area. The closure will be in affect from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday as needed.

NM 26 MP 0.0 to 25.0, Deming 1101330/1101331
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Mountain States Constructors (Contractor) will be performing roadway reconstruction operations to NM 26 in Luna County, Construction will begin November 2016 and is expected to be completed by Spring 2017. Traffic will encounter a pilot car operation while work is being performed. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area.

NM 159 Mogollon - Mile Marker 8 to 10 CN ER14103
The NMDOT along with La Calerita Construction, LLC, (Contractor) will perform Roadway & Drainage Improvements on NM 159 with expected completion fall of 2017. October 17, 2016 to October 21, 2016, NM 159 will be closed. The only traffic that will be able to go through NM 159 will be the Mogollon residence and supplies for the Mogollon residence during the week. NM 159 will be open for the weekend.

NM 15 Pinos Altos - MP 25 to 43
The NMDOT announces the following traffic alert information for New Mexico 15, Mile Post 25 to Mile Post 43, performing fog sealing of roadway in Grant County. Construction will begin Wednesday October 26, 2016 and is expected to be completed by November 2016. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area. Highway traffic will encounter various lane closures. The closure will be in affect from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Anthony Chip Seal Projects-
Listed below are all chip seal projects on Anthony roadways, no center stripe and loose gravel on roadway, striping to begin in October. Reduced speed and loose gravel, sweeping still in effect.

NM 182, Mile Marker 0 to 1.2
NM 186, Mile Marker 0 to 1.1
NM 226, Mile Marker 0 to 2.5
NM 460, Mile Marker 1.6 to 3.8
NM 478, Mile Marker 0 to 9
NM 227, Mile Marker 0 to 2.1

Frontage Road 1035, Mile Marker 12.8 to 20.5, Anthony, NM
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing minor pavement preservation operations (Chip Sealing) on Frontage Road 1035 from mile post 12.8 to mile post 20.5 in both lanes. Construction will begin Tuesday October 18, 2016 and is expected to be completed by the end of October. Traffic will encounter a single lane drop with a flag man and pilot car operation from 7 am to 4 pm, Monday thru Friday. Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce speed while nearing and passing through the work zone being cautious of trucks turning and workers in the area.

Frontage Road 1043, Mile Marker 0 to 1.7, Anthony, NM
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing minor pavement preservation operations (Chip Sealing) on Frontage Road 1043 from mile post 0 to mile post 1.7 in both lanes. Construction will begin Wednesday October 26, 2016 and is expected to be completed by the end of November. Traffic will encounter a single lane drop with a flag man and pilot car operation from 7 am to 4 pm, Monday thru Friday. Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce speed while nearing and passing through the work zone being cautious of trucks turning and workers in the area.

Las Cruces Projects - City of Las Cruces

Bex Court
From Bex Street 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.

Bex Street
From Farney Lane to Desert Rose Court 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.

Clifford Avenue
From Mesa Grande Drive to Stewards 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.

Desert Rose Court
From Bex Street 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.

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.

El Paso Projects - Go 10/Border West Expressway

I-10 East
Overnight
Sunday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 3
9 p.m. each night to 5 a.m. each morning
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