NMDOT Traffic Report for week of April, 2 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.

**** Lanes will be switching to the westbound lanes on April 10th, watch for upcoming changes****

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.

**** Upcoming Construction****
US 70, N Main, Solano, 3 Crosses, Mile Markers 149.2 to 149.5, Las Cruces LC000120
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will be performing roadway Reconstruction, Lighting and Signalization operations on US 70 / Solano Dr. / 3Crosses Ave. / N Main St. Intersection in Dona Ana Co. Construction will begin Monday, April 10, 2017 and is expected to be completed by summer 2018. Traffic will encounter detours as well as lane drops at times. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area. Construction will be from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.

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.

NM 11, Mile Marker 0 to 1, Port of Entry Columbus
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Hensel Phelps (Contractor) will begin work on NM 11 at milepost 0 (Mexico International Border) to mile post 1 beginning on Thursday March 23, 2017 with the installation of a sewer drainage pipe. Construction at this location is expected to last till April 15th. Through traffic along NM 11 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. Operation hours will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.

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.

Chip Sealing

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 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.

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
Open to traffic.

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 & Sunland
Overnight
Sunday, April 2 through Thursday, April 6
9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

The Sunland Park Flyover Entrance Ramp to I-10 Eastbound will close.
Sunland Park Drive in both directions will reduce to one lane between Mesa Hills Dr and Constitution Dr.

Daytime
Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7
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, April 3 through Friday, April 7
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day

The left lane on I-10 in both directions will close between Buena Vista and Sunland Park.

Overnight
Tuesday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 5
9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

I-10 Eastbound will reduce to one lane between Resler and Buena Vista.

Overnight
Thursday, April 6
9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following morning

I-10 Westbound will reduce to one lane between Buena Vista and Resler.

I-10 & Executive
Daytime
Monday, April 3
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 from the exit ramp onto Executive Center Blvd will close. Motorists may turn right at the traffic light.

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.