NMDOT Traffic Report for week of February 19, 2017

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Published: 17 February 2017 17 February 2017

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-10, Mile Marker 91.7 to 94.5, Deming 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 and all interstate traffic is detoured off the westbound lane and will be sharing the eastbound lane, barrier wall is in use. 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, Mile Marker 29, Lordsburg CN 1100611
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with James Hamilton Construction (Contractor) will be performing bridge repair work. Highway traffic will encounter intermittent lane closures as needed. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area.

I-25 Mile Markers 51 to 57, Hatch
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and J-H Supply (Contractor) will be completing final cable barrier installation in the median. There will be moving lane closures on this project. Work is expected to last until end of February 2017. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area.

NM 1, Mile Marker 22.9 for Bridge Repairs, T or C CN 1101320
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Hasse Contractors (Contractor) will be performing crack sealing on cross over bridge, I -25 at MP 112 (NM 1 at mile post 22.9). Bridges will have a signal light or flag man operation while roadway crack sealing is completed. 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.

US 70, Mile Markers 166.25 to 177.740, Las Cruces CN 1100570
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Mountain States Contractors, Inc. (Contractor) will be performing roadway rehabilitation operations on US 70 in Dona Ana Co. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2017. A 12' width lane restriction is in effect. Traffic will encounter lane drops at times with eastbound and westbound exits closed off to all traffic as needed. 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 5:00 pm.

US 380, Mile Marker 1 to 2.5, San Antonio
The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Hasse Contractors (Contractor) will be performing joint repair work. US 380 from mile post 1 to mile post 2.5 and will have various shoulder closures for rip rap installation under the bridge and a signal light in place. A 15' width lane restriction is in effect. 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.

NM 28, Mile Marker 19.5, 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, 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). 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 35, Mile Marker 6 to 7, Mimbres
PNM (Contractor) will begin work on Monday February 20th on NM 35 from milepost 6 to mile post 7, (intersection of Rocking Spear Ranch Road). PNM will be replacing two danger poles. Construction is expected to last through Friday February 24, 2017 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily. 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,Mile Marker 8 to 10, Mogollon 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 residents and supplies for the Mogollon residents during the week. Construction operation hours will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please use caution in this area when workers are present. 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.

Calle del Sol
From Brown Road to Avenido Blanco 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.

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.

Farney Lane
From El Paseo Road to Espina 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.

McGuffey Street
From Windridge Circle to Sirena Lane will be closed to through traffic. Detours are in place. 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
Open to through traffic.

Roadrunner Parkway
From Golf Club Road to Santo Domingo Avenue will have the inside north and south bound lanes 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.

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

I-10 & Mesa
Continuous
The following closures will open by 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24:
The right turn-only lane on eastbound North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close between Osborne Drive and South Desert Boulevard.
The right through lane on eastbound North Mesa Street (SH 20) will close between Osborne Drive and South Desert Blvd, but only when necessary and only during the day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Note: Two eastbound lanes will remain open on N Mesa St (SH 20) and business access will be open at all times.
Crews will be installing underground utilities.

Overnight
Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning
I-10 in both directions will reduce to one lane at the North Mesa intersection overpass between Thorn Avenue and approximately 100 feet east of North Mesa Street (SH 20).
Crews will conduct bridge work.

NEW - Overnight
Wednesday, Feb. 22 , 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning
North Desert Boulevard frontage road will be completely closed for approximately 300 feet starting at the corner with North Mesa Street (SH 20), near the Valero Corner Store.
Detour: Motorists wishing to enter I-10 Westbound will take North Mesa Street (SH 20) to Doniphan Drive (SH 20), and go north on Doniphan Drive to Redd Road. I-10 West may be accessed from Redd Rd. Follow the detour signs in place.

Crews will be conducting underground utility work alongside and underneath North Desert Blvd.

I-10 & Sunland
Daytime
Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Feb. 24 , 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
One lane on the two-lane Sunland Park Exit Ramp (Exit 13, Westbound) will close.
The closure is required to give crews access to the work site.

Overnight
Wednesday, Feb. 22 and Thursday, Feb. 23, 9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning
The Sunland Park Flyover Entrance Ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.
Crews will conduct prep work for the eventual removal of the ramp.

I-10 & Resler
Daytime
Tuesday, Feb. 21 , 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Resler Exit Ramp (Exit 12, westbound) will close.
Crews will make repairs to the asphalt pavement.

Overnight
Sunday, Feb. 19 through Tuesday, Feb. 21, 9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning
The Resler Flyover Entrance Ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.
Crews will conduct prep work for the eventual removal of the ramp.

Closures are 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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