NMDOT Traffic Report for week of April 21 to 28, 2019

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Published: 18 April 2019 18 April 2019

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 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 5.7, Las Cruces

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will have lanes closures on the southbound driving right lane of Interstate 25 at milepost 5.7 for rock placement. Traffic will have reduced speed limits to 45 mph and area may be congested. Construction hours will be Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and is expected to be completed by April 2019.

I-10, Mile Marker 139 Exit Closure, Las Cruces

Tuesday April 23rd the New Mexico Department of Transportation will have the westbound Exit 139 “Motel Blvd” closed due to guardrail repairs. Construction hours will be from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm and is expected to be completed the same day.

I-25, Mile Marker 154 to 157.839, Lemitar 

Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) is completing roadway reconstruction on Interstate 25 in Socorro Co.  Traffic will have lane closures in both the northbound and southbound driving lanes to complete seeding and fencing. Hours of operation will be from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2019. 

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

Valley Fence (Contractor) is currently performing guardrail replacement along Interstate 10 in Dona Ana Co. starting at milepost 133 to the Texas State line. Traffic will encounter lane closures including overnight closures intermittently on the eastbound driving right lane from milepost 145 to 149. Expect reduced interstate speed limits for safety. No closures expected to exits or on/off ramps.

I-10, Mile Marker 25-35, Lordsburg

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will have maintainers and equipment on I-10, eastbound driving right lane for road repairs needed from milepost 25-35. Traffic can expect a reduced speed limit. Construction will be from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week, construction is expected to be completed by May 1.

State Roadways:

NM 494, Main St from Motel Drive to 7th St, Lordsburg

A Mountain Construction (Contractor) will be performing sidewalk and ADA improvements along Main Street from Motel Drive to 7th Street. Area of construction will be from Oak St. to Motel Dr, with only shoulder work at this time. Sidewalks will be closed during construction. Hours will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and is expected to be completed by late summer 2019. 

NM 169, Mile Marker 30, Alamo

Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will continue 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 am to 5:00 pm.

NM 1, Mile Marker 60, Socorro

H.O. Construction (Contractor) is currently performing drainage and erosion control to the Bridge Structure on NM 1 at milepost 60.2 to 60.5 in Socorro County. Traffic will be on one lane and a temporary traffic light has been installed for traffic control. Construction hours will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by late summer 2019. 

NM 181, Mile Marker 3 to 4, T or C 

La Calerita (Contractor) is currently performing bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction operations to NM 181 in Sierra County. NM 181 will be CLOSED during construction with a detour in place. The closure will be 24 hours a day, construction hours will be from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by late summer 2019. 

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 Drive to Hickory. The contractor will begin a seven (7) day work schedule with extended work hours in order to expedite the completion of the project to early 2020.

Valley Drive between Picacho and Amador, traffic is currently pushed into the southbound lanes as the northbound lanes are closed for construction. East Hadley is closed due to construction at Valley; this closure is estimated to last at least four weeks. Van Patten, Brownlee, McFee and Hayner will be closed intermittently at Valley for multiple utility installations. Valley Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction at Avenida de Mesilla.

Avenida de Mesilla (NM 28), all traffic is currently pushed into the eastbound lanes to allow complete reconstruction on westbound lanes. Traffic on Hickory will be pushed into the northbound lanes to allow construction of the southbound lanes, starting 4/25 lanes will shift for reconstruction of the northbound lanes.

Picacho has the eastbound right thru lane closed at Valley Drive.

For updated information go to: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or www.valleydrive.net.

NM 15 “Pinos Altos”, Mile Marker 0 to 1.21, Silver City

TLC Construction (Contractor) will be continuing roadway reconstruction, installation of curb and gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. Kimberly Street will be closed for construction, detour will be in place. Newsham and 19th street will continue to be closed for construction; Bosworth is open for business access only. 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 have only single lanes of travel both northbound and southbound. The work zone will be from milepost 4.5 to 5.8 working in the median. Airport Rd intersection will not be affected. 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 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. The Department is working with the contractor on a schedule of when operations will resume.

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. Loma Vista St, 4th Street and 5th Street and are closed for continued construction and utility relocation. Nighttime operations are now in effect as to minimize the impacts to business. The contractor’s 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.

Chip Seal Projects, Sierra Co:

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 1 from mile post 25 to 0

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 closed 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 closed 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.

Downtown Las Cruces

From Bowman Ave. to Las Cruces Ave. has a new traffic pattern. Traffic has been converted to two-way traffic and the change is permanent.

Roadrunner Parkway

From Bataan Memorial West to Sunridge Drive will be closed 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 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.

Water Street

From Las Cruces Avenue to the roundabout will have one lane closed 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 log onto www.nmroads.com or call 511.

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