NMDOT Traffic Report for week of April 30, 2017

Category: Non-Local News Releases Non-Local News Releases
Published: 28 April 2017 28 April 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 will be detoured off the eastbound lane and onto the westbound 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-10, Mile Marker 85, Deming The New Mexico Department of Transportation and Hasse Contractors (Contractor) will be performing Rip Rap placement under bridge. I-10 at MP 85 the west bound and east bound driving (right lane) will be affected. Construction operation hours will be from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution. Please use caution in this area when workers are present.

I-10, Mile Marker 34 to 20, Lordsburg The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with San Bar Construction (Contractor) will have moving lane closures on both westbound and eastbound lanes from mile post 34-20 the driving (right lane) will be closed for signage replacement. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution. Closure will be lifted daily at 5:00 pm.

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 expected to be completed by summer 2018. A 12' width lane restriction is in effect. Traffic will encounter detours as well as lane drops at times. Barrier wall has been placed on the passing left lanes on US 70. 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.

NM 26, Hatch Hwy, Deming CN1101330/1101331 The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be performing Rubberized Open Graded Friction Course operations at MM 16 heading east, on NM 26 in Luna County, A 12' with restriction is in effect. Traffic will encounter a pilot car operation while work is being performed, closure will be in affect from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area.

NM 188 Valley Drive, Avenida de Mesilla to Picacho, Las Cruces The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with CobbFendley (Contractor) announces the following roadway closure information for Valley Drive, from the intersection of Avenida de Mesilla to Picacho Drive; crews will be working with lane closures for Pot hole Utilities. Please reduce speed, obey posted signage, and be cautious of personnel in the area. The closure will be in affect from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, starting Thursday to Friday May 12, 2017.

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 - Las Cruces and Dona Ana County

Frontage Road 1035 "Stern Drive", Las Cruces and Anthony The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing minor pavement preservation (Chip Sealing) operations on FRONTGE ROAD 1035 "Stern Drive", from mile post 1 to mile post 12.5 "Vado Dr" in both lanes. No center stripe and loose gravel on roadway, striping to begin in May. 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.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has posted no center stripe and loose gravel on roadway, striping to begin in May. Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce speed while nearing and passing through the work zone being cautious of trucks turning and workers on the following roadways:

  • Frontage Road 1036 "Cholla Rd", Las Cruces and Anthony
  • NM 273, Mile Marker 9.5 to 10, Anthony
  • Frontage Road 1037 "Las Alturas Rd", Mile Marker 0 to 10, Las Cruces and Anthony

Las Cruces Projects - City of Las Cruces

Brown Road From Valley Drive to Circle 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.

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 Hixon Drive to Apollo Drive 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.

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 and 500' south of the intersection will have the inside south and north 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.

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

El Paso Projects - Go 10/Border West Expressway

I-10 & Sunland Daytime Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5, 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. Crews are constructing new bridge columns in the area. Daytime Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
  • The left turn lane from the I-10 Westbound Sunland Park Exit Ramp onto Sunland Park Drive will close.

Crews will be installing a temporary signal pole in the area. I-10 & Mesa Overnight Thursday, May 4, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning

  • The North Mesa Exit Ramp (Exit 11) from I-10 Westbound will close. Crews are trenching underneath the ramp.

I-10 & Resler Overnight Tuesday, May 9 through Thursday, May 11, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. the next morning

  • I-10 Westbound will close completely between Resler Drive (Exit 12) and North Mesa St (Exit 11).
  • The Resler Flyover Entrance Ramp to I-10 East will close.

Crews will be pouring bridge deck onto the new Resler Flyover Ramp.

Detour: I-10 Westbound traffic will exit at Resler Drive (Exit 12), take Resler Drive to North Mesa Street (SH 20), and take North Mesa Street to I-10 Westbound.

Overnight Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11, 9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning

  • I-10 Eastbound will close completely at the North Mesa Exit (Exit 11).
  • The Resler Flyover Entrance Ramp to I-10 East will close.

Crews will be pouring bridge deck onto the new Resler Flyover Ramp.

Detour: I-10 Eastbound traffic will exit at North Mesa Street (Exit 11), take North Mesa Street (SH 20) to Doniphan Drive, take Doniphan Drive to Sunland Park Drive, and take Sunland Park Drive to I-10.

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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