Las Cruces: The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office (NMDOT) has posted an alert for Monday July 1, 2019:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will have employees and equipment on I-10 westbound at mile post 138 “Rio Grande Bridge” for painting of the barrier wall. Traffic lanes will be reduced down to one lane at a time. Once complete, operations will begin on the eastbound lanes.

Traffic can expect a reduced speed of 45 mph during construction hours. Motorists are asked to obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continue to be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. Construction is expected to be completed by July 31, 2019.

For updated information go to: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511.