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-25 & University Ave, Mile Marker 1, Las Cruces
La Calerita Construction, LLC (Contractor) will have the following closure in place.
Southbound I-25 has the left lane closed for shoulder reconstruction. Crews will begin milling and paving I-25, traffic can expect a lane closure on the northbound lanes Monday through Friday from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Travelers in the area should expect delays.
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.
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) has begun a roadway reconstruction project on I-25 north of Las Cruces. A detour crossover will be in place, all traffic will be shifted into the southbound lanes utilizing crossover detour and barrier wall separation. The Rincon, exit 35 northbound on and off ramps will be closed, southbound exit is open, follow detour signage. This closure is expected for the next three months. 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) will proceed with demolition of the east-bound bridge over Main Street. All traffic is currently shifted to the westbound lanes. The Exit 22 on ramp will be closed but Exit 22 off ramps will remain open, local traffic only. All oversized loads will need to utilize Exit 20 to enter the Port of Entry. Detour signs will be in place to direct traffic towards alternate routes. Animas St. will be unaffected and can be utilized in place of Main St. Daily hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic control will remain in place 24/7.
I-10, Mile Marker 102, Deming
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing Bridge Deck repairs at milepost 102 (near Akela) on eastbound 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 Friday.
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 daily from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 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 Mesa Grande Road & Del Ray Blvd, Las Cruces
A-Mountain Construction (Contractor) will proceed with the replacement of curb ramps in accordance with Public Right-of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) along US 70 and major cross streets. The intersections of Mesa Grande Drive and Del Ray Blvd. along the Bataan Memorial frontage road are next to receive this update. Crews will work overnight from 7:30 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sunday 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 end of summer 2021.
State Roadways:
NM 273 Mile Marker 2, Sunland Park
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing roadway repairs on NM 273 “McNutt Road” at milepost 2. The driving right lane is expected to be closed through July 30th. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and be cautious of personnel and equipment in the area.
NM 338 Mile Marker 20 to 21, South of Cotton City
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing “Crack Sealing operations” on NM 338 from milepost 20 to 21 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) is continuing with replacement of Bridges located in Arrey and Caballo. A shoo-fly diversion is in place at King Canyon (MP 20) and at Seco Creek (MP 26.6). NM 187 is completely open to traffic. 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 “Fog 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, fog seal complete, ready for striping
NM 159 from milepost 12 to 0, Mogollon, ready for fog sealing operations
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.