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.



Interstates:
I-10 to I-25 Ramp Closure, Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and contractor will be continuing with repairs to the I-10 to I-25 ramp in Las Cruces. Hasse Contracting Company, Inc. (Contractor) will be making the needed concrete repairs to the bridge deck, barrier walls and support piers. Lane closures will be required on I-10 eastbound lanes under the crossover ramp for the safety of the traveling public and our construction crews. This work is expected to be completed in mid-November.

I-10 Lane Closures, mile marker 132 to 125, west of Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office will have daily lane closures in place from milepost 132 to 125 due to road maintenance. This closure will be in the driving right lane to remove the shifted asphalt creating a bump in the roadway. The crew will be in place Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Roadwork is expected to be completed by December 7, 2023.

Date St. Business Loop Roundabout Project, T or C CN1101231/32
La Calerita LLC. (Contractor) construction, the contractor continues construction on roundabout 3, during construction, traffic will be shifted into the southbound lanes with the northbound lanes closed.  NM 181 will be closed for approx. one month to construct NM 181 and portion of Date St. During this time there will be a detour route in place for NM 181 traffic. The contractor will be working on curb and gutter, concrete pavement, and roadway construction. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution in the construction zone, obey lower posted speed limits and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Regular work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed.

I-25 Bridge Replacement Project, Williamsburg CN1100990
El Terrero Construction, LLC. (Contractor) will be continuing construction to replace the bridge at I-25 milepost 75, Broadway Street and NM 187 in Williamsburg. Traffic has been shifted into the northbound lanes with the on/off ramps open, access to the southbound on/off ramps are still closed. Currently crews are working on installation of southbound on/off ramps, pillar base and drainage structures. Regular work hours will be 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed. Access will be maintained to all businesses and residences during construction.

I-25 Guardrail Replacement Project, milepost 102 to 175, Socorro
J-H Supply, Co. (Contractor) will be continuing a guardrail and end treatment project along I-25 in Socorro County from milepost 102 to 175. Motorists can expect lane closures in the northbound and southbound driving right lanes from milepost 160 to 162. Overnight lane closures should be expected. The hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by Spring 2024. 

I-25 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 150 to 161, north of Socorro
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing the roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 25 from milepost 150 (Socorro North) to milepost 161 (Chamizal). Drivers can expect various daytime lane closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes as needed. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. This project is expected to take 180 working days to complete, weather pending.

I-10, TPAS System Installation, Mile Marker 20 to 22, Lordsburg CN1102110
MWI, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing the installation of the Truck Parking Availability System (TPAS) along Interstate 10 from milepost 2 (NM/AZ Stateline) to milepost 163 (Anthony). A lane closure will be in place all week on I-10 in the eastbound driving right lane from milepost 158 to 161 (Anthony). The hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

US Roadways:
US 180 Sidewalk and ADA Improvements, Bayard
A-Mountain Construction (Contractor) will be continuing with ADA improvements along US 180 in Bayard. The sidewalk will be closed in areas for replacement. Regular working hours are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

US 180 Median Paving, Silver City
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be resurfacing the median just east of Silver City from milepost 117 to 115.3 Various daytime lane closures will be in place on both the eastbound and westbound lanes as needed Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This resurfacing project is expected to be completed by the 22nd of November, weather pending.

US 180 Roadway Resurfacing, Bayard
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin resurfacing the roadway through Bayard from milepost 123.3 to 122.4 on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Various daytime lane closures will be in place on both the eastbound and westbound lanes as needed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This resurfacing project is expected to be completed by the end of November, weather pending.

State Roadways:
NM 9o Pavement Rehabilitation, Silver City
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) has completed road work, stripping to be complete in the next few weeks.

NM 101 Utility Replacement, Mesilla
JGF Built LLC (Contractor) will be replacing the underground utilities on NM 101 from milepost 0 to 0.8 (Intersection of Avenida de Mesilla and University Ave.) in the Town of Mesilla. Traffic can expect a full roadway closure between McDowell Road and Old Farm Road, a detour is in place on NM 28 (Ave. De Mesilla), NM 373 (Union Ave), and McDowell Rd. Please obey traffic control devices. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly.

NM 26 Bridge Rehabilitation, Deming/Nutt CN1102010
Meridian Contracting, Inc. (Contractor) is currently working on a bridge rehabilitation project on NM 26 “Hatch Hwy” at milepost 26.8 near Nutt. Traffic can expect a temporary traffic signal in place with only one lane open over the bridge. Speed limits will be reduced, please obey traffic control devices. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly.

NM 404 Roadway Widening, Anthony to Chaparral
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor), will be continuing the roadway reconstruction and lighting project on NM 404 from milepost 0.9 (Anthony) to milepost 8.8 (Chaparral). Traffic has been shifted into the eastbound lanes so construction can begin on the westbound lanes. Currently, the contractor is installing drainage structures, subgrade preparation, Base Course, and Hot Mix. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH for the safety of the traveling public. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, some Saturdays as needed.   

Chip Seal Projects, Hidalgo & Grant Co:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be moving into Fog Sealing operations on roadways around Hidalgo Co.  The crew will be working on NM 9, NM 80, and NM 338. Speed limits will be reduced, no center stripe with loose gravel on roadway. Pilot car operations will be in place. Roadways listed below are scheduled for chip sealing & fog sealing operations.  

NM 9, Arizona Stateline to Animas, mike marker 0 -12
NM 338, I-10 south to Animas, mile marker 0 – 10
NM 80, I-10 south to Rodeo, mile marker 24.8 to 0 & 32.3 – 24.8

City of Las Cruces Projects:

Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
As part of the Sonoma Ranch Mile 1 Construction Project, Sonoma Ranch Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Sierra Ventana Avenue and Peachtree Hills Road while roadway and utility improvements are being completed. Commuters are urged to follow all posted signs. The entire project is estimated to be completed by December 29, 2023.

University Ave.
As part of the University Avenue Waterline and Mill & Overlay project, work is scheduled for roadway and waterline improvements by A-Mountain Construction, LLC (Contractor) on University Avenue between El Paseo Road, and Solano Drive. Intermittent lane closures will be in place. Two-way traffic and access to residents and businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Work is estimated to last through approximately November 20, 2023. Commuters are urged to follow all posted signs.

Midway Avenue
As part of the Midway Avenue Reconstruction, roadway and utility improvements will be done by Morrow Enterprises, Inc. (Contractor) Midway Avenue between Gasline Road and Mesa Drive will be closed to through traffic. The project is estimated to be completed by early 2024.

Bellamah Drive
Las Cruces Motorist are advised that Bellamah Dr. from Luna St. to S. Locust St. is scheduled to undergo roadway and utility improvements by A-Mountain Construction (Contractor) as part of the City of Las Cruces Bellamah Drive Reconstruction Project. Construction for the road closure is estimated to last approximately 4 months in duration for phase 1. During construction, access to Bellamah will not be permitted to through traffic. Resident and business access will be maintained at all times. Signage and detours will be present directing traffic around the work zone.

Elks Drive
Morrow Enterprises Inc. (Contractor) crews will begin installing the multi-use trail along Elks Drive in Las Cruces. Elks Drive will be shifted into a one lane road in the southbound direction. A detour for northbound traffic will be from Taylor Rd. to El Camino Real Road or E Dona Ana School Road to El Camino Real Road. This closure will be in place 24/7 until construction is complete, working hours are 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

TXDOT I-10 Project Traffic Alert:
Check drivetexas.org for updates on road conditions.
I-10 Widening West
Monday, November 20, at 6am, through Tuesday, November 21, at 6am
·       South Desert Boulevard will be closed to all traffic between Vinton Road and Los Mochis Drive.
DETOUR: Traffic bound for Los Mochis Drive, Transmountain Road, Artcraft Road, Redd Road, or Thorn Avenue must turn right on Spur 37 (Vinton Road), then turn left on SH 20 (Doniphan Drive) and reach their destination from Doniphan.
Crews will update the traffic pattern on South Desert to allow for the construction of a retaining wall.

Beginning Monday, November 27, at 6am
·       The temporary on-ramp from South Desert Boulevard to eastbound I-10 near Canutillo High School will close permanently.
DETOUR: Continue on South Desert Boulevard to the temporary on-ramp near Redd Road.
Crews will begin construction of a new temporary off-ramp.

Monday, November 27, at 9pm, through Wednesday, November 29, at 9am
·       Eastbound I-10 will be closed to all traffic at Vinton Road.
DETOUR: Take Exit 2 (Spur 37/Vinton Road/Westway Drive), continue on South Desert Boulevard, and re-enter I-10 past Transmountain Road.
Crews will be pouring a new concrete bridge deck and allowing it to cure.

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