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 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 (Red Rock) affecting travel over bridge way both east and west bound lanes. I-25 at mile post 100 and at mile post 111 will have various lane closures for bridge deck and joint repairs above. NM 1 at mile post 22.9 will have a flag man operation as crews work on rip rap on the embankments. 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 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 in January. An 11' width lane restriction is in effect. 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.

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 is expected to be completed by Spring 2017. A 12' width lane restriction is in effect. 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 28, Mile Marker 19.5 -Bridge Reconstruction, San Miguel
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with AUI Inc. (Contractor) will begin work on a bridge replacement on NM 28 at milepost 19.5 (at Avenida Del Panteon). Construction is expected to last through February 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 186, Mile Marker 0.7 -Bridge Reconstruction, Anthony
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with AUI Inc. (Contractor) will begin work on a bridge replacement on NM 186 at milepost 0.7 (W Ohara Rd) beginning on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Construction at this location is expected to last through spring 2017. During this time period, NM 186 at this location will be completely CLOSED to traffic at all times. Through traffic along NM 186 is advised to be on alert and look for detour signs which will be posted throughout the area to guide traffic around the road closure.

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. 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. La Calerita will be working Monday through Saturday until winter weather conditions exist. NM 159 will be open for the weekend.

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.

El Prado
From Melendres Street to Brown Road 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.

Farney Lane
From Main Street to Hixon 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.

Nemesh Drive
From Mohegan Trail to Mages Street 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.

Pinon Street
Open to through traffic.

Utah Avenue
From El Paseo Road to Mesquite Street will be closed to through traffic. Access to businesses will be detoured for full access. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

El Paso Projects - Go 10/Border West Expressway

We do not expect closures for GO10 or Border West Expressway until January.

GO10 will send an advisory soon with January closures.

Closures are also posted on the TxDOT website: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/media-center/local-news/el-paso.html

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

For more information log onto www.nmroads.com or call 511.

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