Traffic Report for the week of October 4 to 11, 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 closed due to flooding damage, Socorro to Magdalena

The NMDOT has closed US 60 from Socorro to Magdalena after heavy rainfall and flooding caused severe damage to the embankment supporting a bridge. Floodwaters caused significant erosion near Bridge 6358, leaving the structure in a vulnerable condition. For the safety of the traveling public, U.S. 60 will remain closed at the bridge until necessary repairs can be made.

State Roadways:

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

Cutler Repaving (Contractor) has begun a roadway rehabilitation project on NM 273 (McNutt Rd.) in both the northbound and southbound lanes from mile marker 0, Texas State Line to mile marker 6, 1 mile south of Santa Teresa. Speed limits will be reduced throughout the project. Contractor's working hours will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 

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 0 at US 180 working 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 be resuming roadway reconstruction project on NM 213 and NM 404 on Monday, October 5, 2026. During Phase 1, expected to last about eight (8) months, through April-May 2027, crews will be working on the west frontage road of NM 213 as well as building temporary detour pavement between the new bypass route and NM 404 and will also begin construction of the flyover. Regular work hours will be 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed. Since NM 213 is a major commuter route, the contractor will be working to minimize delays during construction. Construction on the total project is expected to last about 21 months, through summer 2028.  All construction is weather permitted and it subject to change without notice.

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

Saturday, October 3 – Monday, October 5, 3 a.m. – 6 a.m. (51-Hr Closure)

I-10 eastbound between Anthony and Transmountain full closure

Detour: Traffic on South Desert, proceed through intersection at Anthony and Vinton, then enter I-10 eastbound after Los Mochis.

Crews will be working on deck placement.

Artcraft Project

Borderland Expressway Phase 2

Closures 10/5/26 through 10/9/26

Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 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 Full Weekend Closure

Saturday, October 10 through Monday, October 12, 24/7, from 4 a.m. on 10/10/26 to 6 a.m. on 10/12/26 (50hr closure)

Full roadway closure of FM3255 (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) NB/SB between FM2529 (Stan Roberts Ave.) and NM404 (O'Hara Rd.). Local traffic will be allowed to access businesses and residences between NM404 (O'Hara Rd.) and the TX/NM state line. Traffic will be detoured using NM404 (O'Hara Rd.), IH-10, LP375 (Woodrow Bean Transmountain Rd.) and US54. See detour sheet below.

Crews will be working on a traffic switch to allow for construction of FM3255 (Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) new road configuration.

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