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Published: 11 May 2017 11 May 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 eastbound 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.

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.

US 70/W Picacho Ave. Mile Marker 146 to 17th Street, Las CrucesLC000140
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with RT Electric (Contractor) will have various lane closures on 17th Street and the westbound driving lane on US70/Picacho from 17th street to 2480 W. Picahco (O'Reilys Auto Parts). Starting May 11th to Monday May 15th, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

US 180, Mile Marker 47.4 to 164.4, Cliff, Silver City, Deming CN9900725
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with San Bar Construction (Contractor) will begin a signing and post replacement project along US 180, starting at the intersection of US 180 and NM 159 (Mogollon turn off) and will progress southbound along US 180. Traffic will encounter a flagging operation at times while work is being performed in areas with no shoulder. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of personnel in the area. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

NM 90/Hudson Street Bridge - Silver City
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Interstate Highway Construction (IHC) (Contractor) will be performing bridge jacking operations on May 30th in order to repair bearing assemblies. The contractor will utilize single lane closures with reduced speed during jacking operations. Traffic will be allowed across the bridge in each direction. Please call the Project Office (575)544-6561 with any questions or to confirm any wide loads during the time frame of May 30th through June 16th.

NM 26, Hatch Hwy, Deming CN1101330/1101331
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be performing Traffic Loop Installation at MM 1.9 on Tuesday May 16th. A 12' with restriction is in effect. Traffic will encounter a one lane closure while work is being performed, operation will be in affect from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday or until completed. 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 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

NM 478 "S. Main St.", Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing minor pavement preservation (Chip Sealing) operations on NM 478 "S. Main St." from mile post 9 to mile post 20 on 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.

NM 228 "Mesquite Rd.", Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing minor pavement preservation (Chip Sealing) operations on NM 228 "Mesquite Rd." from mile post 0 to mile post 1.8 on 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:
GÇó Frontage Road 1036 "Cholla Rd", Las Cruces and Anthony
GÇó NM 273, Mile Marker 9.5 to 10, Anthony
GÇó Frontage Road 1037 "Las Alturas Rd", Mile Marker 0 to 10, Las Cruces and Anthony
GÇó Frontage Road 1035 "Stern Drive", 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 to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

El Paso Projects - Go 10/Border West Expressway
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.