Traffic Report for week of December 9 to 16, 2018

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 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

Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) is continuing with bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on Interstate 25 in Socorro Co. Traffic will be rerouted onto both northbound and southbound lanes for the finalization of this 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-25, Mile Marker 90.4 and Mile Marker 74.23, T or C Area

Uretek (Contractor) will be working on I-25 on both the northbound and southbound lanes at milepost 90.4. Traffic will encounter lane closures intermittently while work is completed to the concrete structures in the area. Once construction is completed, Uretek will move to I-25 northbound lanes at milepost 74.23 with continued intermittent lane closures. Speed limit will be reduced as well as a 16” width restriction. Hours of construction will be from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily.

I-10, Mile Marker 133 to 164, Las Cruces to Texas State Line

Valley Fence (Contractor) will be performing guardrail replacement along Interstate 10 in Dona Ana Co. starting at milepost 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.

The I-10 Westbound Right Lane will remain closed from MP 145.6 to MP 141.6 from 12/10/18 to 12/14/18 for Guardrail Installation. The I -10 Westbound on ramp, from I-25 southbound, will still be closed and will remain closed until guardrail installation is complete at the WB on ramp. Weather permitting it will to take 3 to 4 days to complete the work at the on WB ramp.

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 December 2018.

US Roadways:

US 380, Mile Marker 0 to 40, San Antonio

Highway Supply (Contractor) will continue with replacement of small signage along US 380 in Socorro County. Traffic will encounter intermittent lane drops for shoulder work. Construction will begin at mile marker 40 working west towards San Antonio. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

US 380, Mile Marker 40 to 25, San Antonio

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will have maintainers and equipment on US 380 due to “Fog Sealing” operations. Roadway will have lane closures with a flagging operation from milepost 40 working west to milepost 25. Speed limit will be reduced and traffic will encounter no center stripe. Construction will be from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily and is expected to be completed by January 2019.

State Roadways:

NM 169, Mile Marker 30, Alamo

Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin with Bridge Preservation, Bank Armoring, Rip Rap and miscellaneous construction of the Rio Arriba Bridge/Arroyo. Traffic will encounter lane closures and shoulder work. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NM 195 “Lakeshore Rd”, Mile Marker 1.2, Elephant Butte

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will have NM 195 “Lakeshore Rd” CLOSED at mile post 1.2 for culvert pipe installation starting Monday December 3. Traffic will encounter closures with a detour on NM 181 and surrounding roadways. Construction hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is expected to be completed by December 14, 2018.

NM 404 “E OHara Rd”, Mile Marker 0 to 1, Anthony

FNF Construction, INC. (Contractor) will continue with 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. Contractors' 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) has completed roadwork, striping to take place in the next few weeks.

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 and Avenida de Mesilla. Currently the (2) active zones of construction are on Valley Drive from Picacho to Amador and on Avenida de Mesilla from Valley to Hickory. Construction will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 5 days a week.

Valley Drive between Picacho and 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. Picacho will reopen to two lanes in each direction at Valley starting 12/5/18. Amador will remain the same configuration.

Avenida de Mesilla, all traffic is currently pushed into the westbound lanes to allow complete reconstruction on eastbound lanes. Starting on 12/4/18, Valley Drive will be reduced to one lane in each direction at Avenida de Mesilla.

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. Bosworth is down only one lane to through traffic at Pine/PA Road intersection while the contractor is reconstructing the roadway. 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 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 northbound lanes in areas. Outside of the work zone, traffic will still have double lanes in both directions with occasional lane closures for shoulder work. In addition, we will only have 4’ outside shoulder and 2’ shoulder in the barrier wall locations both directions. 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) construction is currently on suspension. NM 498 is closed from Doniphan Drive to Futurity Drive; detour is in place on Sunland Park Drive.

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.  Beginning Tuesday December 4th, 1st Street in Sunland Park will be closed for construction to a manhole, this closure will be from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm. Motorists are asked to reduce speed and follow all temporary construction signing. The contractors' hours of operation will be from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by Fall 2019.

Alert:

I-10 MP 135 eastbound Scenic View Rest Area will be closed starting December 10 for sidewalk and ADA ramp improvements. Once repairs are completed rest area will be reopened.

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 and Harrelson Street

Open to through traffic.

Las Cruces Avenue

From Church Street to Campo Street and Main Street to Water Street will be 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.

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