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-10 to I-25 Ramp Closure, Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and contractor will be continuing with repairs to the I-10 to I-25 ramp in Las Cruces. Hasse Contracting Company, Inc. (Contractor) will be making the needed concrete repairs to the bridge deck, barrier walls and support piers. Lane closures will be required on I-10 eastbound lanes under the crossover ramp for the safety of the traveling public and our construction crews. This work is expected to be completed in mid-December.
I-10 Lane Closures, mile marker 132 to 125, west of Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation District One office will have daily lane closures in place from milepost 132 to 125 due to road maintenance. This closure will be in the driving right lane to remove the shifted asphalt creating a bump in the roadway. The crew will be in place Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Roadwork is expected to be completed by December 7, 2023.
Date St. Business Loop Roundabout Project, T or C CN1101231/32
La Calerita LLC. (Contractor) construction, the contractor continues construction on roundabout 3, during construction, traffic will be shifted into the southbound lanes with the northbound lanes closed. NM 181 will be closed for approx. two weeks to construct NM 181 and portion of Date St. During this time there will be a detour route in place for NM 181 traffic. The contractor will be working on curb and gutter, concrete pavement, and roadway construction. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution in the construction zone, obey lower posted speed limits and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Regular work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed.
I-25 Bridge Replacement Project, Williamsburg CN1100990
El Terrero Construction, LLC. (Contractor) will be continuing construction to replace the bridge at I-25 milepost 75, Broadway Street and NM 187 in Williamsburg. Traffic has been shifted into the northbound lanes with the on/off ramps open, access to the southbound on/off ramps are still closed. Currently crews are working on installation of southbound on/off ramps, pillar base and drainage structures. Regular work hours will be 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed. Access will be maintained to all businesses and residences during construction.
I-25 Guardrail Replacement Project, milepost 102 to 175, Socorro
J-H Supply, Co. (Contractor) will be continuing a guardrail and end treatment project along I-25 in Socorro County from milepost 102 to 175. Motorists can expect lane closures in the southbound driving right lanes from milepost 162 to 159. Overnight lane closures should be expected. The hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by Spring 2024.
I-25 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 150 to 161, north of Socorro
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing the roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 25 from milepost 150 (Socorro North) to milepost 161 (Chamizal). Drivers can expect various daytime lane closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes as needed. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
I-10, TPAS System Installation, Mile Marker 20 to 22, Lordsburg CN1102110
MWI, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing the installation of the Truck Parking Availability System (TPAS) along Interstate 10 from milepost 2 (NM/AZ Stateline) to milepost 163 (Anthony). Crews will be working at the Lordsburg Rest area milepost 20, no expected lane closures. The hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
US Roadways:
US 380 Bridge Rehabilitation, San Antonio
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will begin working on a bridge rehabilitation project on US 380 between mileposts 1.6 and 1.8 over the Rio Grande River. The majority of the work will take place under and around the bridge, with no traffic impacts expected. Drivers are asked to please obey traffic control devices if placed and be on the lookout for workers and/or equipment entering and exiting the roadway. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
State Roadways:
NM 157 Bridge Rehabilitation, Radium Springs
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will begin working on a bridge rehabilitation project on NM 157 at milepost 0.1 over the Leasburg Canal. The majority of the work will take place under and around the bridge, with no traffic impacts expected. Drivers are asked to please obey traffic control devices if placed and be on the lookout for workers and/or equipment entering and exiting the roadway. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
NM 549, Roadway Rehabilitation, Deming
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin the roadway rehabilitation project on NM 549 from milepost 18 (Akela) to milepost 22. Beginning Monday, December 4, 2023, drivers can expect lane closures on both the eastbound and westbound lanes of NM 549 as needed. A pilot car operation will be in place, please reduce your speed and obey traffic control devices. Roadway will be restricted to 12-foot for oversized loads.
The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the possibility of some weekend work.
NM 90 Sidewalk and ADA Improvements, Silver City
A-Mountain Construction (Contractor) will be completing the ADA improvements along NM 90 with a right lane closure from milepost 42.6 to 41.5. The sidewalk will be closed in areas for replacement. Regular working hours are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
NM 101 Utility Replacement, Mesilla
JGF Built LLC (Contractor) will be replacing the underground utilities on NM 101 from milepost 0 to 0.8 (Intersection of Avenida de Mesilla and University Ave.) in the Town of Mesilla. Traffic can expect a full roadway closure between McDowell Road and Old Farm Road, a detour is in place on NM 28 (Ave. De Mesilla), NM 373 (Union Ave), and McDowell Rd. Please obey traffic control devices. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly.
NM 26 Bridge Rehabilitation, Deming/Nutt CN1102010
Meridian Contracting, Inc. (Contractor) is currently working on a bridge rehabilitation project on NM 26 “Hatch Hwy” at milepost 26.8 near Nutt. Traffic can expect a temporary traffic signal in place with only one lane open over the bridge. Speed limits will be reduced, please obey traffic control devices. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly.
NM 404 Roadway Widening, Anthony to Chaparral
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor), will be continuing the roadway reconstruction and lighting project on NM 404 from milepost 0.9 (Anthony) to milepost 8.8 (Chaparral). Traffic has been shifted into the eastbound lanes so construction can begin on the westbound lanes. Currently, the contractor is installing drainage structures, subgrade preparation, Base Course, and Hot Mix. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH for the safety of the traveling public. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, some Saturdays as needed.
Chip Seal Projects, Hidalgo & Grant Co:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be moving into Fog Sealing operations on roadways around Hidalgo Co. The crew will be working on NM 9, NM 80, and NM 338. Speed limits will be reduced, no center stripe with loose gravel on roadway. Pilot car operations will be in place. Roadways listed below are scheduled for chip sealing & fog sealing operations.
NM 9, Arizona Stateline to Animas, mike marker 0 -12
NM 338, I-10 south to Animas, mile marker 0 – 10
NM 80, I-10 south to Rodeo, mile marker 24.8 to 0 & 32.3 – 24.8
City of Las Cruces Projects:
Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
As part of the Sonoma Ranch Mile 1 Construction Project, Sonoma Ranch Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Sierra Ventana Avenue and Peachtree Hills Road while roadway and utility improvements are being completed. Commuters are urged to follow all posted signs. The entire project is estimated to be completed by December 29, 2023.
Midway Avenue
As part of the Midway Avenue Reconstruction, roadway and utility improvements will be done by Morrow Enterprises, Inc. (Contractor) Midway Avenue between Gasline Road and Mesa Drive will be closed to through traffic. The project is estimated to be completed by early 2024.
Bellamah Drive
Las Cruces Motorist are advised that Bellamah Dr. from Luna St. to S. Locust St. is scheduled to undergo roadway and utility improvements by A-Mountain Construction (Contractor) as part of the City of Las Cruces Bellamah Drive Reconstruction Project. Construction for the road closure is estimated to last approximately 4 months in duration for phase 1. During construction, access to Bellamah will not be permitted through traffic. Resident and business access will be maintained at all times. Signage and detours will be present directing traffic around the work zone.
Elks Drive
Morrow Enterprises Inc. (Contractor) crews will begin installing the multi-use trail along Elks Drive in Las Cruces. Elks Drive will be shifted into a one lane road in the southbound direction. A detour for northbound traffic will be from Taylor Rd. to El Camino Real Road or E Dona Ana School Road to El Camino Real Road. This closure will be in place 24/7 until construction is complete, working hours are 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
TXDOT I-10 Project Traffic Alert:
Check drivetexas.org for updates on road conditions.
I-10 Widening West Project
Monday, December 4, at 9pm, through Thursday, December 7, at 9am
· Eastbound I-10 will be closed to all traffic at Vinton Road.
DETOUR: Take Exit 2 (Spur 37/Vinton Road/Westway Drive), continue on South Desert Boulevard, and re-enter I-10 before Redd Road.
Crews will be pouring two new concrete bridge decks and allowing them to cure.
Beginning Monday, December 4, at 9pm
· The temporary on-ramp from South Desert Boulevard to eastbound I-10 near Canutillo High School will close permanently. DETOUR: Continue on South Desert Boulevard to the temporary on-ramp near Redd Road. Crews will begin construction of a new temporary off-ramp.
The following closures will continue until further notice:
· Eastbound I-10 is reduced to one lane from north of Transmountain Road to Redd Road.
· Westbound I-10 is reduced to one lane from Redd Road to north of Transmountain Road.
· Eastbound offramps for Transmountain Road, Artcraft Road, and Redd Road are closed, detour via Exit 2 (Spur 37/Vinton Road/Westway Drive) to South Desert Boulevard.
· The direct connector ramp from westbound Loop 375 (Transmountain Road) to eastbound I-10 is closed to all traffic.
· Alternating daytime lane closures are possible on North Desert Boulevard and South Desert Boulevard between Redd Road and Anthony, Texas.