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. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.

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 & University Ave, Mile Marker 1, Las Cruces 

La Calerita Construction, LLC (Contractor) will have the following closure in place. The left lane of I-25 northbound and southbound is closed under the University bridge for about one-half for ongoing construction. This closure is expected to last through mid to late April. Access from University Ave to the southbound I-25 on-ramp is through the Triviz/University intersection and the new south roundabout. Detour signage is in place.

Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. although crews may work longer hours or on Saturdays as needed. Traffic control will remain in place 24/7. Questions or concerns: visit www.i25-university.com

I-25, Mile Marker 105 to 115, north of T or C 

Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) has completed paving on I-25 on both northbound and southbound lanes from milepost 105 to 115.  Expect intermittent day time lane closures in the northbound passing lanes as the contractor is cleaning up project.  Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Project is substantially complete.  

I-25, Business Loop, Socorro

Structures Inc., (Contractor) will be continuing with construction on the I-25 Business Loop in Socorro. The Socorro northbound off ramp exit 150 remains closed, the northbound on ramp is open and traffic is utilizing a detour style cross-over. Please follow construction detour signage. Lane closures can be expected on I-25 northbound and southbound throughout the week. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday. 

I-10, Mile Marker 132, Las Cruces 

Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing with bridge repairs at milepost 132 (Love’s Truck Stop Exit).   The bridge over I-10 is now closed at exit 132 for northbound traffic, southbound traffic can still utilize the bridge at this location, northbound traffic follow detour signage. Traffic can expect various daytime lane closures on both eastbound and westbound outside lanes as needed. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

I-10, Mile Marker 19 to 24, Lordsburg 

Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be finalizing construction at milepost exit 20B (Lordsburg West) and milepost 24(Lordsburg East), all ramps are now open. Traffic can expect various daytime lane closures as needed. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Project is substantially complete.

I-10, Mile Marker 49, Deming Area

Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be finalizing construction on the bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on NM 146 “Hachita Bridge” at I-10 milepost 49. NM 146 Bridge is now open to traffic. Continue to use caution in the area as contractor completes final construction, lane closures may be utilized as needed. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

I-10, Mile Marker 42 to 50, Lordsburg  

L & J, (Contractor) will be replacing the eastbound fence from milepost 42 to 50, east of Lordsburg. Shoulder work ahead signage will be in place as needed. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday. 

US Roadways:

US 180, Mile Marker 120 to 123, Santa Clara

James Hamilton Construction Company (Contractor) will be continuing the installation of the pedestrian trail which includes lighting, signing and pedestrian facilities. US 180 will have a lane closures on the eastbound and westbound right driving lanes with a reduced speed to 35 mph during working hours; traffic control will be in place for the safety of our construction workers. Contractor hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. This project is estimated to be completed by spring 2021.

US 180, Mile Marker 115 to 120, Arenas Valley

Hasse Contracting Co., (Contractor) has completed all work.  Contractor working on clean-up of project.  Shoulders and roadway are now open to traffic. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Project is expected to be completed by March 2021. 

US 180, Mile Marker 114 to 115, Silver City

James Hamilton Construction Company (Contractor) has started roadwork on US 180. Traffic can expect a lane closure on the eastbound lanes on US 180 during working hours. Contractor hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. This project is estimated to be completed by spring 2021.

State Roadways:

NM 338, Mile Marker 22 to 23, Animas 

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing “Crack Sealing” in Hidalgo Co., north of Animas.  Speed limits will be reduced. Traffic will encounter a flagging operation Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.    

NM 152 Bridge Replacement, Hillsboro

The Federal Highway Administration ‐ Central Federal Lands Highway Division (FHWA‐CFLHD) has started replacement of truss bridges project on NM 152. The two existing bridges on NM 152 are between Hillsboro and Kingston. The bridges are located five (MP 46) and seven (MP43) miles west of Hillsboro within Sierra County. The contractor has begun constructing detours on NM 152. Slow down and use caution in the area. Watch for shoulder work and large trucks turning on the roadway. Crews have closed the bridge near milepost 43.  A shoo-fly style detour as well as temporary traffic signals will be in place 24/7 for traffic control. Contractor’s hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

NM 404 and I-10 Bridge Replacement, Anthony 

AUI, Inc. (Contractor) has begun roadwork on the replacement of the NM 404 Bridge over I-10 at milepost 162, Anthony exit.  Detours for I-10 EB exit/entrance ramps at the Anthony exit are now in operation, so motorists should be on alert for the new traffic pattern at the intersection with NM 404. Traffic should expect lane closures on I-10 eastbound and westbound. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic control will remain in place 24/7.

NM 226, Mile Marker 1.50, Berino 

FNF Construction, Inc. (Contractor) will continue with box culvert replacement over the Three Saints Lateral Canal along NM 226 near Berino. During construction, NM 226 will be closed to traffic between mileposts 1.3 and 1.5.  Motorists wishing to cross NM 226 will need to seek an alternate route.  Hours of operation will be from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic control will remain in place 24/7. This project is estimated to be complete by end of April 2021.  

NM 187 “El Camino Real”, Mile Marker 16.93 to 31.1, Arrey-Caballo 

FNF Construction, Inc. (Contractor) has begun the replacement of Bridges located in Arrey and Caballo. Expect shoulder work operations for detour placement at milepost 31.  This project has 6 structures that will get replaced, three of them bridges (Trujillo Canyon MP 17.1, Seco Creek MP 26.6, and King Canyon MP 30.8) additionally three others are concrete box replacements at milepost 19.52, 22.24 & 22.76. As demolition gets closer detours will be put in place onto I-25 from EXIT 59 (Caballo) to EXIT 63 (Hillsboro) and where it allows a shoo-fly style detour around the structure. Box replacement has begun at milepost 22.2. Traffic will need to utilize I-25 exit 63 and 59 to access locations on NM 187 for both sides of the bridge. A shoo-fly diversion is in place at King Canyon (MP 30.8), Seco Creek (MP 26.6) as well as Trujillo Canyon (MP 17.1). Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. 

City of Las Cruces Projects:

Tashiro Drive

Tashiro Drive is scheduled to undergo utilities and roadway reconstruction by Morrow Enterprises, Inc., as part of the City of Las Cruces Tashiro Drive Widening Project. Work will begin Monday, October 26, 2020, and the closure is estimated to last approximately 9 months in duration.  Work will take place between 7 a.m. and as late as 6 p.m. During construction, access to Tashiro Drive from North Valley Drive, or North Motel Boulevard, will not be permitted, signage and detours will be present directing traffic around the closure by way of West Picacho Avenue. Access to the Field of Dreams Facility and Baseball Complex will be available through the parking lot entrance north of Tashiro Drive on North Motel Boulevard.

Van Patten Avenue

Van Patten Avenue from N. Reymond St. to N. Alameda Blvd. is scheduled to undergo roadway and utility improvements by DuCross Construction, LLC as part of the City of Las Cruces Van Patten Avenue Reconstruction Project. Work will begin Monday, November 2, 2020, and the closure is estimated to last approximately 4 months in duration. During construction, access to Van Patten Avenue will not be permitted to through traffic. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.  Sidewalks will be closed in areas for construction and for the safety of the public. Signage and detours will be present directing traffic around the work zone.

Hoagland Road

As part of the Active Transportation Plan Sidewalk Gap Project, the east bound lane on Hoagland Road between Highland Avenue and Alameda Avenue will be closed to traffic while Two Bit Trucking Co. places new sidewalk between Highland Ave. and Alameda Blvd. The lane closure will be in effect through Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm. The official detour for this lane closure will be through McClure Road. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained at all times. 

West bound traffic on Hoagland Road will be maintained at all times.

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

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