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.
Monday, June, 21 US 70 will be blocked two separate times: 3:15 a.m. and 4:50 a.m. for approximately one hour each time. These blocks will be located at 'RED BLOCK' (top of San Augustin Pass /mile marker 164) and 'YELLOW BLOCK' (White Sands National Park /mile marker 200). The Las Cruces Gate and Owen Road will also be affected. Nike Avenue will not be affected.
Interstates:
I-25 & University Ave, Mile Marker 1, Las Cruces
La Calerita Construction, LLC (Contractor) will have the following closure in place. I-25 is reduced to one lane in both directions near University Ave for construction of concrete wall barrier and bridge piers in the median and additional construction activities through late June.
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.
Starting on June 28 to July 1, 2021, crews are scheduled to begin milling and paving on I-25 in the project limits. During this work, one lane of I-25 will be closed in each direction at a time Monday through Friday from 4 a.m.-6 p.m.
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 34 to 39, Rincon
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin work on I-25 north of Las Cruces from milepost 34 to 39. The contractor will be paving detour crossovers in the median, traffic will be shifted to the right lane in both directions. Use caution from milepost 43 to 42, lane closures are in place and truck entering the interstate at this location. Hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic control will remain in place 24/7.
I-10, Mile Marker 21 to 25, Lordsburg
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) has begun work on I-10 in Lordsburg from milepost 21 to 25. All traffic is diverted into the westbound lanes as bridge demolition has begun on the eastbound lanes. Main Street will be closed to all traffic below the bridge between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. for bridge demolition. Both on and off-ramps will be open in either direction to access the interstate. Detour signage will be in place to direct traffic towards alternate routes. Animas St. will be unaffected and can be utilized in place of Main St. Traffic control will remain in place 24/7.
I-10, Mile Marker 95 to 96, Deming
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing Bridge Deck repairs at milepost 95.9 (east of Deming) on I-10. Speed limits will be reduced. Traffic will encounter a lane drop as needed on the driving right lane. Hours of operation will be from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday.
I-25, Business Loop, Socorro
Structures Inc., (Contractor) will be completing final construction on the I-25 Business Loop in Socorro. The Socorro northbound off ramp exit 150 will be closed starting Monday, June 21 at 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily. Please follow construction detour signage. Lane closures can be expected on I-25 northbound and southbound throughout the week. Contractor is expected to have all construction activities completed by July 2, 2021.
US Roadways:
US 70 at Nasa Rd, Las Cruces
A-Mountain Construction (Contractor) will begin replacing the ADA curb ramps in accordance with Public Right-of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) on June 21, 2021 along US 70 and major cross streets. Crews will be working on the intersection of Brahman Road and Bataan Memorial. Construction hours will be from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Reduce your speed and use caution for employees and equipment in the construction zone.
US 180, Mile Marker 114 to 115, Silver City
James Hamilton Construction Company (Contractor) will be continuing roadwork on US 180. Traffic can expect a lane closure on the eastbound and westbound lanes as well as shoulder work throughout the intersection on US 180 and 32nd Street. 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 summer 2021.
State Roadways:
NM 28, Mile Marker 17 to 19, San Miguel
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing “Edge Repair operations” on NM 28 from milepost 17 to 19 near San Miguel. Speed limits will be reduced. Traffic will encounter a flagging operation Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 2:30 pm.
NM 338 Mile Marker 21 to 22, South of Cotton City
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing “Crack Sealing operations” on NM 338 from milepost 21 to 22 in Hidalgo Co just south of Cotton City. Speed limits will be reduced. Traffic will encounter a flagging operation Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am until 4:00 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) is continuing with roadwork and 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, 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 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. 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. 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. 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). Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Chip Seal Projects, Grant Co:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing “Chip Sealing and Brooming” operations in Grant Co. Speed limits will be reduced, no center stripe with loose gravel on roadway. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations.
Roadways affected will be:
NM 211 from milepost 0 to 6, in Gila, ready for fog sealing operations
NM 153 from milepost 0 to 3.7, Turkey Creek Road, ready for fog sealing operations
NM 293 from milepost 0 to 4.9, Box Canyon Road, ready for fog sealing operations
NM 78 from milepost 0 to 15, Mule Creek Road, ready for fog sealing operations
NM 159 from milepost 12 to 0, Mogollon, ready for fog sealing operations
NM 356 from milepost 0 to 5, Vanadium
City of Las Cruces Projects:
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. Tashiro Drive, from Motel Boulevard to Horseback Drive, will also have lane closures beginning Monday, April 5, 2021 which are estimated to last approximately 3 months in duration, two way traffic will be maintained.
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.