In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area.

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.

Interstates:

I-25, Mile Marker 154 to 157.839, Lemitar CN 1100660
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) is continuing with bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on Interstate 25 in Socorro Co. Interstate traffic is now detoured off of the northbound lane and onto the southbound lane encountering temporary wall barrier along the detour. A 12' width restriction will be in effect throughout the project. Hours of operation will be from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2018.

US Roadways:

US 70, N Main, Solano, 3 Crosses, Mile Markers 149.2 to 149.5, Las Cruces LC000120
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) is currently performing roadway Reconstruction, Lighting and Signalization operations on US 70 / Solano Dr. / 3 Crosses Ave. / N Main St. Traffic is on the northbound lanes of Main Street as the southbound lanes are closed for construction. Three Crosses is in its new configuration with all active traffic in the eastbound lanes. Spitz/Solano has all traffic in the southbound lanes as the northbound lanes are closed for construction. Construction will be from 7:00 am to 4:00 PM, 5 days a week, and is scheduled to be completed by fall 2018.

US 180, Mile Marker 47.4 to 164.4, Cliff, Silver City, Deming CN9900725
San Bar Construction (Contractor) continues with 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. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2017. The contractor has two crews on the project with one crew working south from Milepost 145 to Deming and one crew working in the Silver City area.

State Roadways:

NM 136" Pete V Dominici Hwy", Mile Marker 0.448 to 9.168, Sunland Park/Santa Teresa
FNF Construction, INC. (Contractor) continues with roadway reconstruction, roadway rehabilitation, bridge rehabilitation, signalization & lighting along NM 136 the Pete V Domenici Intl. Hwy. Traffic will encounter lane closures as well as detours with an 11' width restriction in effect throughout the project. Southbound driving (right) lane will be closed from the railroad bridge to NM 9 "Columbus Hwy". Northbound driving (right) lane will be closed from NM 9 "Columbus Hwy" to Anapra road. Due to lane closures travel into the port may be more congested. Contractor's hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday; lane closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

NM 138 "Tortugas Drive" Mile Marker 0.038 to .0564, Las Cruces C1150926
Smith & Aguirre (Contractor) continues with the Roadway Reconstruction on NM 138. Traffic will encounter lane closures and possible flagging operations during working hours. Hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 7:00 am to Noon on Saturday. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2017.

NM 498 "Racetrack Drive" Mile Marker 0.600 to 0.900, Sunland Park CN E100140
Hasse Contracting Co., Inc. (Contractor) will continue with bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. NM 498 will be closed during construction. All traffic will be detoured to Sunland Park Drive, Futurity Drive and NM 273 (McNutt Road). The Contractor's hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. Construction is scheduled to be completed by summer 2018.

NM 152 Mile Marker 5 to 6, Hanover
James Hamilton Construction Co. (Contractor) will have lane closures for road work on NM 152 for the construction of the Bebo Arch Structure. Speed limit will be reduced to 20 MPH with a detour in place. 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 6:30 am till 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is scheduled to be complete by summer 2018.

Chip Sealing – Las Cruces and Dona Ana County:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has performed "Fog Sealing" operations in Dona Ana Co. Speed limit will be reduced, no center stripe and loose gravel on roadway, striping to begin in December. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations.
Roadways affected will be:
NM 185 "El Camino Real" mile post 12 to 35 (Hatch)
NM 154 "Railroad Rd" mile post 0 to 4.2
NM 140 "Rincon Rd" mile post 0 to 2.8 (Rincon)
NM 27 mile post 0 to 15 (Nutt) in Luna & Sierra Co.

Las Cruces Projects – City of Las Cruces:

Arroyo Road
From Red Hawk Golf Road to Sonoma Ranch Blvd will be closed to through traffic. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed and follow detours around the construction zone.

Clark Road
From Valley Drive to Bruins Lane and Bencomo Lane to Clark Road 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 Apollo 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.

Lavender Drive
From Elks Drive to Rio Bravo Way 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.

Main Street
From Amador Avenue to Bowman Avenue will be closured to through traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed, follow the posted detour routes around the construction zone, and should proceed with caution.

Second Street
From Picacho Avenue to W Hadley Avenue will be closured to through traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed, follow the posted detour routes around the construction zone, and should proceed with caution.

Solano Drive
From Madrid Avenue to Mesquite Avenue the north bound outside lane is closured to through traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed and should proceed with caution.

Valley View Avenue
From Lavender Drive to 500 feet west 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.

W Hadley Avenue
From N Mesilla Street to North Reymond Street will have lanes closed to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained at all times. 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 may be in effect.

For more information log onto www.nmroads.com or call 511.

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