Traffic Report for the week of October 18 to 25, 2026

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continuing 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 Guardrail Replacement Project, Mile Marker 6 to 14.2, Las Cruces to Dona AnaLC00384

J-H Supply Company, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing a guardrail and concrete barrier wall project on Interstate 25 from Las Cruces to just north of Doña Ana. Traffic Control and lane closures will be in place 24/7 in both directions for guardrail removal and replacement. Crews are currently installing concrete barrier wall. Speed limits will be reduced throughout the project. Contractors' working hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

I-25 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 75 to 85, T or C CN 1102320/1102330

Mountain States Constructors Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing a roadway reconstruction project on I-25 from mile marker 75 (Williamsburg) to mile marker 85 (Cuchillo). Lane closures will be in place on both the southbound and northbound lanes for guardrail removal and replacement, and also for milling and paving operations. Speed limits will be reduced throughout the project. Contractor's working hours will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the possibility of weekend work. 

US Roadways:

US 60, Roadway Restriction, Mile Marker 131, Socorro to Magdalena

US 60 Reopens to Passenger Vehicles and Approved Weighted Trucks. At this time, oversized and overweight commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are not permitted to use the bridge. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice as repair work continues. For the safety of motorists and workers, the bridge will remain under a reduced speed limit of 45 mph. Drivers are asked to obey all posted signs, follow the reduced speed limit, and use caution while traveling through the area. The department will provide additional updates as work progresses and restrictions change.

State Roadways:

NM 460, Roadway Rehabilitation, Mile Marker 0 to 1.6, Anthony

Intermountain Slurry Seal (Contractor) will be beginning a Micro Surfacing Project on NM 460 starting on Monday night, October 26 through Thursday, October 29. Work will take place between the intersection of O'Hara Rd and the Roundabout at the NM/TX Stateline. On Monday night lanes will be closed with a detour from the intersection of O'Hara Rd to the Roundabout. The following nights will require lane closures. All work will be taking place overnight to lessen impacts to travelers. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, obey traffic control devices and expect delays. Construction will run Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting.

NM 184, Crack Seal, Mile Marker 0 to .5, Anthony

Maintainers will be performing roadway maintenance on NM 184 (Country Club Rd) in both the eastbound and westbound lanes as needed from mile marker 0 to mile marker 1. This closure will be in place daily Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. and lifted at approximately 3:30 pm.

NM 273, Roadway Rehabilitation, Mile Marker .8 to 6, Sunland Park

Cutler Repaving (Contractor) has been placed in suspension due to equipment issues. All lanes are now open, and no traffic impacts will be in place. Unknown at this time when the contractor will resume operations. 

NM 26, Pavement Preservation and Centerline Rumble Strips, Deming to Hatch1102360

Hasse Contracting Company Inc. (Contractor), motorists should expect daytime lane closures and a pilot car operation in both directions on NM 26 from mile marker 10 towards mile marker 46 in Hatch as crews complete crack sealing, fog sealing and installation of centerline rumble strips. A temporary Traffic signal will be set up during daytime operations, please follow instructions. As part of NMDOT's Target Zero initiative, centerline rumble strips are being installed to help reduce head-on and crossover crashes by alerting inattentive drivers who drift across the centerline. Work is scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the possibility of weekend work as needed.

NM 213 & NM 404, Roadway Widening, Mile Marker 0 to 2, Chaparral E100321/322

FNF Construction Inc. (Contractor) will continue construction Phase I traffic control plan for detour construction to assist traveling motorists on one half of the existing roadway to construct new drainage structures, realign new roadway lanes, multiple bridges with a major flyover from NM 404 to Nm 213, new concrete wall barrier, new high mast lighting, replacement of right-of-way fence line, new striping and signage. Most construction activities will consist of barrier lane closures with reduced speed limits down to 45 mph.  Motorists should expect delays and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-6 p.m., although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed. For more information, visit: https://www.dot.nm.gov/nm-213-nm-44-intechange-project/ 

Chip Seal Projects, Luna Co:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be completing Chip Seal operations on roadways in the Deming area of Luna County. During operations, drivers can expect flagging personnel, pilot vehicles, and temporary stops. Brooming will occur during and after the sealing process. Loose gravel may remain on road surfaces for a few days post-treatment. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note that center striping will be absent in work zones until completion. Crews are currently waiting for final striping on the roadway listed below.

Various I-10 Frontage Roads (Akela area) NM 418, milepost 10 to 12 (Old Lordsburg Highway)

City of Las Cruces Projects:

Spruce/Telshor/Triviz Intersection Improvements

Lane closures will be in place for northbound commuters on Triviz Drive between Spruce Avenue and Redwood Street, and for westbound commuters on Spruce Avenue between Telshor Boulevard and Wingate Road. The lane closures will be in place until approximately October 23, 2026.

TXDOT I-10 Project:

I-10 Widening West, Phase 2

Monday, October 19 through Saturday, October 24(As Needed), 9 AM to 4 PM  &  9 PM to 6 AM

    Alternating lane closures on I-10EB & I-10WB from Anthony to Mesa (No Detour Needed)     Alternating lane closures on N. Desert & S. Desert from Anthony to Mesa (No Detour Needed)

Crews will be conducting Dirt Work and Misc. Removals

Saturday, October 24 to Monday, October 26 (51hr Closure), 3 AM (Sat) to 6 AM (Mon)

    Full closure of I-10 Eastbound from Anthony to Transmountain

Crews will be placing bridge deck

Thursday, October 22, 9 PM to 6 AM

    Full closure of South Desert from Vinton to Logwood

       Detour

            Traffic to exit at Vinton toward Doniphan, proceed South on Doniphan, and proceed East on Los Mochis for access to South Desert

Crews will be placing Walls

Artcraft Project

Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (As Needed)

SH-178 (Artcraft) east and westbound between New Mexico State Line and Doniphan alternate lane closures.  I-10 eastbound at Redd exit ramp full closure

Crews will be placing form work for bent caps.

Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 23, 9 AM to 4 PM (as needed)

    Alternating left and right lane closures Artcraft EB and WB from NM State line to Doniphan.

Crews will be working on ITS/Illumination and MSE Wall Installation.

Borderland Expressway Phase 2

Closures 10/19/26 through 10/23/26

Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23, Daily, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Alternate Lane closures on US54 EB/WB between Mesquite Hills and McCombs. Mesquite Hills reduced to one lane between US54 and Red Man Dr. Flaggers will be on site directing traffic as needed for haul trucks crossing Mesquite Hills.

Daily, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flaggers will be on site directing traffic as needed for haul trucks crossing at McCombs and Stan Roberts.

Crews will be performing bridge work and transporting earth embankment into the project.

UPCOMING CLOSURES

Borderland Expressway Phase 2 US54 Traffic Switch

Saturday, October 24 through Monday, October 26, 24/7, from 4 a.m. on 10/24/26 to 6 a.m. on 10/26/26 (50hr alternating lane closures)

Alternate Lane closures on US54 EB/WB between Mesquite Hills and McCombs.

Crews will be working on a traffic switch to allow for construction of US54 overpass and new road configuration.

TXDOT Roadway Closures can be found at www.drivetexas.com