NMDOT Traffic Report for week of March 26, 2017

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 25 March 2017 25 March 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) continues with bridge rehabilitation and roadway reconstruction operations on Interstate 10 (I-10) in Luna County. Interstate traffic will continue to encounter a detour while work is being performed. All interstate traffic is currently being detoured off the westbound lane and onto the eastbound lane encountering temporary wall barrier along the detour. An 11' width lane restriction is in effect. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of personnel in the area. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2017.

I-25, Mile Marker 147 for Bridge Repairs, Socorro HW2M100606 The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Villalobos Construction (Contractor) will be performing bridge repairs to the approach and concrete barrier railing and joints along with crack sealing on the northbound and southbound lanes with lane closures left over night. Construction operation hours will be from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. 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 Sunday. Please use caution in this area when workers are present.

US 180, Mile Marker 161.5, Deming The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing drainage culvert pipe installation on Keeler Farm Road and US 180 in Luna Co. Construction is expected to be completed Friday March 24, 2017. During this time period, Keeler Farm Road at US 180 will be completely CLOSED to traffic at all times. Through traffic along Keeler Farm Road 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. Alternate detour routes will be on Arrowhead and Highland Drive.

NM 186, Mile Marker 0.7, Anthony The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with AUI Inc. (Contractor) will continue work on a bridge replacement on NM 186 at milepost 0.7 (W Ohara Rd). Work as this location is not expected to impact traffic; however workers will be present around the roadway at this location. Construction at this location is expected to last through March 2017. 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 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 Saturday. Please use caution in this area when workers are present. NM 159 will be CLOSED during construction hours.

NM 273, Mile Marker 9.5 to 10, Anthony The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing minor pavement preservation (Chip Sealing) operations on NM 273 from mile post 9.5 to mile post 10 in both lanes. No center stripe and loose gravel on roadway, striping to begin in April. Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce speed while nearing and passing through the work zone.

Frontage Road 1037, Mile Marker 0 to 10, Las Cruces and Anthony The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing minor pavement preservation (Chip Sealing) operations on FRONTGE ROAD 1037 from mile post 0 to mile post 10 in both lanes. No center stripe and loose gravel on roadway, striping to begin in April. 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 Open to through traffic.

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 Open to through traffic.

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.

N Reymond Street From W. Organ Avenue to Las Cruces Avenue 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.

Roadrunner Parkway From Golf Club Road to Frontier Avenue will have the outside south bound lane 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.

Three Crosses From Alameda Blvd to Spitz Avenue will lane closures 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 Until further notice

  • The right turn-only lane on eastbound North Mesa St (SH 20) is closed between Osborne Dr and South Desert Blvd.
  • The right through lane on eastbound North Mesa St (SH 20) will close between Osborne Dr and South Desert Blvd, but only when necessary and only during the day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Note: Access to businesses will remain open at all times.

I-10 & Sunland Overnight Sunday, March 26 through Thursday, March 30 9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

  • The Sunland Park Flyover Entrance Ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.

Daytime Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day

  • The two-lane Sunland Exit Ramp (Exit 13, Westbound) will reduce to one lane.

Daytime Monday, March 27 and Tuesday, March 28 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day

  • The left lane on I-10 Westbound will close between Buena Vista and Sunland Park.

Overnight Wednesday, March 29 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning

  • I-10 Westbound will reduce to one lane between Sunland Park (Exit 13) and the Resler Flyover Ramp.
  • The Resler Exit Ramp (Exit 12) from I-10 Westbound will close.
  • The Sunland Park Entrance Ramp to I-10 Westbound will close.

I-10 & Executive Daytime Monday, March 27 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • The Executive Center Exit Ramp (Exit 16) from I-10 Westbound will be open; however, the right-turn-only lane onto Executive Center Boulevard will close. Motorists will be able to turn right at the traffic light. Crews are installing a service pole.

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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