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 website here 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
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) is continuing with bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on Interstate 25 in Socorro Co. Traffic is diverted from southbound driving lanes to northbound driving lanes for the finalization of the project. A 12’ width restriction will be in effect throughout the project. Construction will be Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2018.
I-10, Mile Marker 133 to 164, Las Cruces to Texas State Line
Las Cruces Barricade (Traffic Control) along with Apache Construction DBA Valley Fence (Contractor) will be performing guardrail replacement along Interstate 10 in Dona Ana Co. starting at mile post 133 headed east to Texas State line. Traffic will encounter lane closures including overnight closures intermittingly with eastbound and westbound exits closed off to all traffic as needed as well as reduced interstate speeds limits. Construction hours will be Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is expected to be completed by July 2019.
I-10, Mile Marker 2.5 to 22, Lordsburg
MWI, Inc. (Contractor) will continue installation of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Traffic can expect intermittent lane closures with median and shoulder work in the area from milepost 19 to 22. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Construction is expected to be completed by Fall 2018.
I-10, Mile Marker 85.5, Deming
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will have intermittent personnel and equipment on the roadway for bridge deck repairs. Traffic will encounter lane closures on both eastbound and westbound lanes. Speed limits will be reduced to 55 mph, closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Construction hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is expected to be completed by November 2018.
US Roadways:
US 60, Mile Marker 103 to 117, Magdalena
Cutler Repaving (Contractor) will be repaving the existing surface along US 60. A 12 foot width restriction will be in place. Traffic will encounter a pilot car and flagging operation starting at milepost 103 to 117. Construction hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is expected to be completed by November 2018.
US 70, Mile Marker 169 to 172, Las Cruces
Villalobos Construction (Contractor) will be replacing the metal guardrail in Dona Ana County. Traffic will encounter intermittent lane closures on the driving (right) lanes with a reduced speed limit. Construction hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is expected to be completed by October 2018.
State Roadways:
NM 404 “E OHara Rd”, Mile Marker 0 to 1, Anthony
FNF Construction, INC. (Contractor) has begun the installation of a shared use path and lighting along NM 404 "E OHara Rd" in Anthony, New Mexico. Traffic may encounter lane drops and flagging operations. Speed limits will be reduced at times. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
NM 90, Mile Marker 0 to 22.6, Lordsburg to Silver City
Brasier Asphalt (Contractor) will be continuing with roadway reconstruction along NM 90, an 11” width restriction will be in effect. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations. Speed limits will be reduced to 45 mph at times. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
NM 188 Valley Drive/ NM 28 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) is currently performing roadway reconstruction, utility replacements and lighting/signalization improvements on Valley Drive. Currently the active zone of construction is on Valley Drive from Picacho to Amador. Traffic is currently pushed into the northbound lanes as the southbound lanes are closed for construction. Traffic is no longer be able to cross Valley Drive using Hadley. Hadley must be closed to allow the installation of underground utilities. Amador is reduced to one lane in each direction and all traffic has been pushed to the Southside of the roadway. Construction will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 5 days a week.
NM 15 “Pinos Altos”, Mile Marker 0 to 1.21, Silver City
TLC Construction (Contractor) will be reconstructing the roadway, installing curb and gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. NM 15 from HWY 180 to the 32nd street interchange will have one-way traffic only. Pine Road will be closed to through traffic at Pine/PA Road intersection while the contractor is reconstructing the intersection. Detours will be in place and traffic is asked to reduce speed and use caution and seek an alternate route if possible. Contractor's hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Construction is scheduled to be completed by spring of 2019.
NM 136 “Pete V Domenici Hwy”, Mile Marker 0.448 to 9.168, Santa Teresa
FNF Construction, INC. (Contractor) continues with roadway reconstruction, roadway rehabilitation, bridge rehabilitation, signalization & lighting along NM 136, Pete V Domenici Intl. Hwy. Traffic will encounter lane closures as well as detours with an 11’ width restriction in effect throughout the project, traffic will be moved to the southbound lanes in areas. Outside of the work zone, traffic will still have double lanes in both directions with occasional lane closures for shoulder work. This will continue for approximately 60 to 90 days. In addition, we will only have 2’ outside shoulder going southbound through the bridge section. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; lane closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
NM 498 “Racetrack Drive” Mile Marker 0.600 to 0.900, Sunland Park
Hasse Contracting Co., Inc. (Contractor) will continue with bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. NM 498 is closed from Doniphan Drive to Futurity Drive; detour is in place on Sunland Park Drive. Construction is scheduled to be completed by spring 2019.
NM 273 “McNutt Road” Mile Marker 0 - 3, Sunland Park
Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) continues with roadway reconstruction, rehabilitation, signalization & lighting along NM 273 “McNutt Rd”. Traffic is being diverted from southbound driving lanes to northbound driving lanes with a single lane of travel in each direction. Motorists are asked to reduce speed and follow all temporary construction signing. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2019.
Chip Sealing Operations:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing “Chip Sealing” with Brooming and Fog Sealing operations in Sierra Co. Speed limit will be reduced, traffic will encounter no center stripe and there will be loose gravel on roadway. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations.
Roadways affected will be:
NM 177 from milepost 0 to .8, Elephant Butte
NM 195 “Lakeshore Rd” from milepost 0 to 2 and milepost 3 to 4, Elephant Butte
NM 52 from milepost 0 to 5.9, Cuchillo
NM 142 from milepost 0 to 10, Monticello
NM 51 (3rd Street) from milepost 0 to 7, T or C
Wednesday October 31st, the New Mexico Department of Transportation will have maintainers and equipment on NM 51 (3rd Street) due to “Fog Sealing” operations. Roadway will be CLOSED, seek an alternate route. Construction will be from 8:30 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. Business will continue to have access from side streets.
SPECIAL EVENT
October 20th on NM 9 from NM 136 “Pete V. Domenici Rd” to NM 11 “Columbus Hwy” at Whirlwind Road will be holding its annual Mescalero Blessing Relay Run. Traffic will encounter runners on the roadway and are advised to use caution.
October 29th NM 28 “El Camino Real” from mile marker 22 to 21 will be CLOSED for filming “Walking with Herb”. State Police will close of roadway for 5-minute intervals from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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.
Brownlee Avenue
From Second Street to Third Street will be closured to through traffic. Access to residents 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.
Church Street
From Bowman Avenue to Griggs Street will have one lane closured to 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.
Fourth Street
From Picacho Avenue to W Hadley Avenue will be closured to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents 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.
Harrelson Street
From Union Avenue to W Conway Avenue will be closured to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents 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.
Las Cruces Avenue
From Church Street to Water Street will closed 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.
Miranda Street
From Parker Avenue to Palmer Avenue will be closured to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents 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.
Roadrunner Parkway
From Bataan Memorial West to Sunridge Drive will be closured to through traffic. Access to residents 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.
Water Street
From Bowman Avenue to Griggs Street will have the west lane closured to 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.
El Paso Projects – Go 10/Border West Expressway
Closures are posted on the TxDOT website here.
PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.
For more information go here or call 511.