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Published: 09 November 2017 09 November 2017

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 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, Mile Marker 41 to 58.29, Hatch CN 1101460
FNF Construction, INC. (Contractor) continues with roadway rehabilitation operations along I-25. Traffic will encounter slow moving traffic as well as lane closures throughout the project for finalization. Hours of operation will be from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2017.

I-25, Mile Marker 1 to 2, Las Cruces
Amec Foster Wheeler (Contractor) will have lane closures on I-25 southbound from mile post 1 (University Park/NMSU) to 2 for road maintenance. Speed limit will be reduced to 65 MPH. Hours of operation will be from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Construction closures are expected to be completed November 17th.

I-25, Mile Marker 144.2, Luis Lopez/Socorro
Hasse Construction (Contractor) will continue with bridge repairs on NM 1 mile post 57.3. Interstate traffic will encounter intermittent lane closures while the work is being performed. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

I-25, Mile Marker 154 to 157.839, Lemitar CN 1100660
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) is continuing with bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on Interstate 25 in Socorro Co. Interstate traffic is now detoured off of the northbound lane and onto the southbound lane encountering temporary wall barrier along the detour. A 12' width restriction will be in effect throughout the project. Hours of operation will be from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2018.

I-10, Mile Marker 124 to 120, Las Cruces
G2i Construction (Contractor) will have lane closures on I-10 westbound from mile post 124 to mile post 120 for barrier wall maintenance at the U.S. Border Patrol Check Station. Speed limit will be reduced to 55 MPH. Hours of operation will be from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. Construction lane closures are expected to be completed November 22nd.

 

US Roadways:

US 70, N Main, Solano, 3 Crosses, Mile Markers 149.2 to 149.5, Las Cruces LC000120
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) is currently performing roadway Reconstruction, Lighting and Signalization operations on US 70 / Solano Dr. / 3 Crosses Ave. / N Main St. Currently all traffic is on the southbound lanes of Main Street and northbound lanes are closed for construction. Three Crosses is in it new configuration with all active traffic in the eastbound lanes. Spitz and Solano have all active traffic on the southbound lanes as the northbound lanes are closed for construction. Construction will be from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, 5 days a week. Construction is scheduled to be completed by fall 2018.

US 70, Mile Marker 162 to 170, Organ Pass LC00240
Mountain States Contractors, Inc. (Contractor) continues with roadway rehabilitation operations along US 70 in Dona Ana Co. Traffic will encounter lane closures intermittently with eastbound and westbound exits closed off to all traffic as needed. The closure will be in effect Monday through Friday; from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2017.

US 180, Mile Marker 47.4 to 164.4, Cliff, Silver City, Deming CN9900725
San Bar Construction (Contractor) continues with signing and post replacement project along US 180, starting at the intersection of US 180 and NM 159 (Mogollon turn off) and will progress southbound along US 180. Traffic will encounter a flagging operation at times while work is being performed in areas with no shoulder. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2017. The contractor is working in the Silver City area.

State Roadways:

NM 136" Pete V Dominici Hwy", Mile Marker 0.448 to 9.168, Sunland Park/Santa Teresa
FNF Construction, INC. (Contractor) continues with roadway reconstruction, roadway rehabilitation, bridge rehabilitation, signalization & lighting along NM 136 the Pete V Domenici Intl Hwy. Traffic will encounter lane closures as well as detours with an 11' width restriction will be in effect throughout the project. The first detour will be in place form NM 9 "Columbus Hwy" to St. Francis Drive with the driving lane closed; possibly making travel into the port more congested. 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 CN E100140
Hasse Contracting Co., Inc. (Contractor) will continue with bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. NM 498 will be closed during construction. All traffic will be detoured to Sunland Park Drive, Futurity Drive and NM 273 (McNutt Road). The Contractor's hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. Construction is scheduled to be completed by summer 2018.

NM 138 "Tortugas Drive" Mile Marker 0.038 to .0564, Las Cruces C1150926
Smith & Aguirre (Contractor) continues with the Roadway Reconstruction on NM 138. Traffic will encounter lane closures and possible flagging operations during working hours. Hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 7:00 am to Noon on Saturday. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2017.

NM 273 "McNutt Road" Mile Marker 5.6 to 5.8, Sunland Park CN E100210R
Kiewit (Contractor) continues with roadway reconstruction and storm drain culvert installation operations. Work operations have moved off the roadway to the shoulders; motorists are still asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution watching for equipment and workers in the area. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, daily. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2017.

 

NM 1 Mile Marker 57.3, Luis Lopez/Socorro
Hasse Construction (Contractor) will continue with bridge repairs. Traffic will encounter a flagging operation on NM 1. Hours of operation will be from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Chip Sealing – Las Cruces and Dona Ana County:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing "Chip Sealing" operations in Dona Ana Co. Speed limit will be reduced, no center stripe and loose gravel on roadway, striping to begin in November. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations.
Roadways affected will be:
NM 27 mile post 0 to 15 (Nutt)
Roadways to be striped:
NM 185 "El Camino Real" mile post 12 to 35 (Hatch)
NM 154 "Railroad Rd" mile post 0 to 4.2
NM 140 "Rincon Rd" mile post 0 to 2.8 (Rincon)

Las Cruces Projects – City of Las Cruces:

Amador Avenue
The new signals at the intersection of Amador Avenue and Melendres Street will be in flash. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

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.

Brown Road
Open to through traffic.

Clark Road
From Valley Drive to Bruins Lane and Bencomo Lane to Clark Road will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Farney Lane
From Turrentine Drive to Apollo Drive to El Paseo Road will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Lavender Drive
From Elks Drive to Rio Bravo Way will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Main Street
From Amador Avenue to Bowman Avenue will be closured 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.

Second Street
From Picacho Avenue to W Hadley Avenue will be closured 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.

Solano Drive
From Madrid Avenue to Mesquite Avenue the north bound outside lane is closured to through traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed and should proceed with caution.

Valley View Avenue
From Lavender Drive to 500 feet west will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

W Hadley Avenue
From N Mesilla Street to North Reymond Street will have lanes closed to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

El Paso Projects – Go 10/Border West Expressway
Closures are posted on the TxDOT website: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/media-center/local-news/el-paso.html

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.