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. Starting Thursday, Jan. 28, Triviz Drive will reopen between Arrowhead and University Ave. Crews will also close the southbound I-25 off-ramp for about 3-4 weeks.Traffic planning to exit southbound I-25 to University Ave. will be detoured south for approximately one mile to I-10, then back to University Avenue. Access to the southbound I-25 on-ramp will be from University Ave. during the ramp closure. A reminder will be sent out prior to this closure.

The I-25 northbound loop ramp is closed for traffic safety. Both eastbound and westbound traffic on University Avenue can access northbound I-25 from the on-ramp at the traffic signal. 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 Construction, Inc. (Contractor) started paving I-25 on both northbound and southbound lanes from milepost 105 to 115.  Expect overnight lane closures in the southbound passing lanes as the contractor is performing these roadway improvements. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2021.  

I-25, Mile Marker 59 to 72, T or C 

J-H Supply, Inc. (Contractor) will be replacing and upgrading roadside barriers along I-25 in Sierra County. Expect lane closures in the northbound and southbound driving right lane and shoulder as the contractor is performing these safety improvements. Overnight lanes closures can be expected during construction. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by spring 2021.  

I-10, Mile Marker 19 to 24, Lordsburg 

Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be closing the westbound off ramp at milepost 24 on I-10 starting Friday January 15, 2021.  I-10 eastbound off ramp at exit 20B (Lordsburg West), the eastbound on ramp and westbound off ramp at milepost 24(Lordsburg East) are currently CLOSED due to construction. Traffic can expect various daytime lane closures as well as overnight lane closures as needed. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, traffic control will remain in place 24/7. Detour is in place. Construction is expected to be completed spring of 2021. 

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 on detour cross-over. Please follow construction detour signage. Lane closures can be expected on I-25 northbound and southbound throughout the week.  Use caution as the contractor will be placing rip rap on slope shoulders, lane closure will be in place as needed on I-25. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday. 

I-10, Mile Marker 49, Deming Area

Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on NM 146 “Hatchita Bridge” at I-10 milepost 49. The Bridge is CLOSED; detour will be in place on the frontage road, Separ exit 42 and frontage road, Quincy exit 55. I-10 eastbound passing lane is closed, westbound lanes are open.  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.

I-10, Mile Marker 29 to 49, Lordsburg  

L & J, (Contractor) will be replacing the eastbound fence from milepost 29 to 49, 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) has begun the installation of the pedestrian trail which includes lighting, signage and crosswalk. 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) will have shoulder closures in effect on US 180 on both eastbound and westbound lanes for road repairs in Grant County. The speed limit will be reduced for the safety of the crew. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Project is expected to be completed by early 2021. 

US 180, Mile Marker 114 to 115, Silver City

James Hamilton Construction Company (Contractor) has started. 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 404 and I-10 Bridge Replacement, Anthony

AUI, Inc. (Contractor) has begun preliminary roadwork on the replacement of the NM 404 Bridge over I-10 at milepost 162, Anthony exit. Detours are currently being built on the shoulders on NM 404 and on I-10. 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 spring 2021.  

NM 187 “El Camino Real”, Mile Marker 15.4 to 16.09, Arrey 

Hasse Contacting Company, Inc. (Contractor) has begun the replacement of Bridges located in Arrey. The first bridge is located at milepost 15.4 near the Caballo Dairy; the second bridge is located at milepost 16.09 near Agua Fria Road over the Montoya Arroyo. Both bridges have a detour shoo-fly at their locations; a 12 foot width restriction will be in place. 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 187 “El Camino Real”, Mile Marker 16.93 to 31.1, Arrey-Caballo 

FNF Construction, Inc. (Contractor) will begin the replacement of Bridges located in Arrey and Caballo. Expect shoulder work operations to install construction signing. 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 (Hillboro) and where it allows a shoo-fly style detour around the structure. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. 

Hatch Safety Improvement Project, NM 26 

Hasse Contacting Company, Inc. (Contractor) is finalizing roadway improvement project along NM 26 in Hatch. Roadway is open to traffic.

Chip Seal Projects:

I-10 milepost 146 to 164, Las Cruces

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing “Fog Sealing” with Brooming operations in Dona Ana Co. south of Las Cruces. Traffic can expect lane closures on westbound lanes from milepost 164 (Texas Stateline) to 146 (Las Cruces) on the two inside lanes and shoulder, one lane of traffic will remain open.  Speed limits will be reduced to 55 mph and no striping will be in place. 

***BNSF Railroad Projects – Dona Ana Co:***

BNSF (Owner) will be making repairs to the railroad crossing in Dona Ana County. These railroad projects will be one day repairs from 7:00 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. requiring roadway closures. A detour will be in place on surrounding roadways, please follow signage. 

Tuesday January 26th, Picacho Ave., US 70 

Wednesday January 27, University Ave, NM 101

Las Cruces Projects – City of Las Cruces:

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 5 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 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 Tashiro Drive via 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.

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

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