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 www.nmroads.comand can be retrieved through our automated system at 511 in New Mexico or 1-800-432-4269 from any line.

BNSF Railroad Crossing Maintenance in Southern, NM
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) with BNSF Railway will recommence their maintenance operations on repairs scheduled for various routes in southern New Mexico. These operations will require full closures to be placed, which will impact motorists.

Las Cruces:
• During the week of August 12, BNSF will be repairing several railroad crossings throughout the City of Las Cruces. The traveling public may encounter various cross streets closed, please follow detours that are posted.
• Monday August 19, 2013 at 6:00 a.m. the NMDOT will mobilize their traffic control over to NM-373/Union Road, which will allow BNSF to continue rail repairs. A FULL closure will be in place with limited access granted to local residents and businesses. Motorists will be advised to seek an alternate route until this closure is lifted at the end of business on Friday August 23rd.

These routes will be CLOSED as work progress with BNSF repairing rail along the intersections and the NMDOT with make the necessary pavement repairs adjacent to the rail in order to secure a safe environment for the public.

Motorists are encouraged to avoid these areas until the work zones are cleared. Please note that these closures cannot be removed until work is completed as roadway will be dissembled. Traffic control will be posted alerting motorists of detours.

RoadwayClosures in Grant County
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has been working effortlessly in clearing roadways and culverts that have been overtaken with heavy debris due to large volumes of rain fall this past week.

Currently the NMDOT has the following routes in southern New Mexico CLOSED:
• NM-211 in the Gila-Bear Creek area from mile marker 3-4 remains closed
• NM-159 in the Mogollon area from mile marker 10-25 remains closed
These routes will be reopened once the NMDOT has cleared the roadway and is safe for the motorists to travel. Motorists are encouraged to avoid these areas until conditions change.

I-10/Avenida de Mesilla and NM-28 Las Cruces, NM
NMDOT along with La Calerita Construction continue construction as lane restrictions are posted along NM-28 between Hickory Drive and Lakeside Drive (mile marker 29.5 to 29.1). The contractor is moving forwarded as scheduled with the reconstruction of the bridge on Interstate-10 and Avenida de Mesilla (exit 141), which includes new ascending and descending ramps for this interchange. Motorists will encounter 12 foot width restriction for eastbound traffic on I-10 at exit 141 due to the driving lane being closed.
The contractor will continue to have the I-10 EB Exit 141 on-ramp CLOSED, and will remain closed until early October of 2013. Detours will be posted alerting motorists of alternate routes on University and Motel Blvd. Proceed with caution during peak hours.

US-60 Magdalena, NM
The NMDOT will start roadwork on US-60 at mile marker 117-130. Working operations will begin at 6:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Traffic control will have lane closures and will use a pilot car to escort motorists through the work zone. The contractor may have to adjust their work schedule to incorporate the weekends, should they encounter bad weather. Motorists will encounter minor delays during working hours, and are encouraged to obey traffic notifications.

US-70/Picacho Avenue, Las Cruces, NM
The NMDOT and Star Paving will continue operationson US-70/Picacho Avenue. Traffic will have intermittent lane closures on the east and westbound throughout the project. Business owners and residents will still have access to Picacho the traveling public may encounter delays, due to movement of heavy equipment. Motoristsare advised toproceed with extreme caution.

US-70Del Rey Blvd. to NASA Exit, Las Cruces, NM
The NMDOT with Smith and Aguirre Construction continue minor work along US-70 fromBrahman Road to NASA. The contractor will be shoulders placing new signage throughout the project. Motorists are encouraged to proceed with caution and to obey traffic control notifications.

NM-9 Animas, NM
The NMDOT will start maintenance operations on NM-9 between the mile markers 34.5-43 starting next week. The operations will consist of blade patching along the NM-9 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. daily. Motorists may encounter minor delays during working hours, and are encouraged to obey traffic notifications.

NM-9 and NM-113, Animas, NM
The NMDOT will continue their chip seal maintenance operations along NM-9 between the mile markers28-32, and will move operations on Tuesday August 13th to NM-113 where work will continue between mile marker 0 to 8.5.The NMDOT daily working hours are 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with lane restriction, where a pilot vehicle will be assisting with the movement of traffic through the work zone. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution in and around the work zone due to heavy equipment and lose gravel along the roadway.

NM-136/ NM-273 Anthony, NM
The NMDOT along with C.F. Jordan Construction, LLC will continue roadway rehabilitation on NM-136. Operations will start at 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. daily. The contractor will proceed with operations throughout various locations on NM-136 with intermittent lane closures for both EB and WB directions. The WB driving lane is closed at mile marker 4.5 to continue construction for the intersection of Strauss Rd/NM-136. In addition,starting at mile marker 6 until the Texas State line the WB shoulder lane will continue to be closed, until the completion of the project. There is an 11’ wide width restriction throughout this project along with a 45 MPH speed limit set in the construction zone.
On NM-273 the contractor will continue to work on mile marker 6.5 to 7 along the shoulder and multi-use path. There will be recurrent SB shoulder and driving lane closures at various locations.Shoulder work will be throughout the project at various locations, please proceed with caution and obey traffic notifications.

Las Cruces Projects – City of Las Cruces

Alameda Boulevard
From Lohman Avenue through South Main Street will be closed to through traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained. Motorists wanting to get to businesses can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

El Paseo Road
From University Avenue to Boutz Road will have intermittent lane closures. Access to businesses, residents, and Las Cruces High School will be maintained. Motorists wanting to get to businesses, residents, and Las Cruces High School can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Northrise Drive
From Rinconada Boulevard to Roadrunner Parkway will have intermittent right lane closures for east bound traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained. Motorists wanting to get to businesses can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Rinconada Boulevard
From Sonoma Ranch Boulevard to Northrise will have intermittent right lane closures for north bound traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained. Motorists wanting to get to businesses can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Sonoma Ranch Blvd
From Monte Sombra to Thurmond Road will have shoulder work and potential lane closures. Access to residents will be maintained. Motorists wanting to get to residents can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Telshor Boulevard
From University Avenue to Terrace Drive will have intermittent right lane closures for north and south bound traffic. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained. Motorists wanting to get to businesses and residents can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

Thurmond Road
From McGuffey Road to Sonoma Ranch Blvd will have shoulder work and potential lane closures. Access to residents will be maintained. Motorists wanting to get to residents can do so by following the detours in place. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution. Motorists using this road as a through route only should seek alternate routes if available.

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