Motorists should expect minor delays

LORDSBURG-The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office will begin a maintenance operation project to place “chip seal” pavement on various roadways in Hidalgo County. The chip seal process is a surface treatment that is placed on the existing pavement. It is designed to seal out moisture and create a more durable surface extending the longevity of the roadway. 

The chip seal crew will begin work on Monday, April 24, 2023, along roadways located around Lordsburg. Motorists should expect delays and will encounter reduced speeds, flagging, pilot car operations, brooming, and intermittent lane closures. Work will take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. until complete. 

Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, use extreme caution and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. Center striping will not be present in construction zones.

Roadways scheduled to receive chip seal are listed in order below:

NM 92, Virden, mile marker 0 – 11.2

NM 464, Red Rock, mile marker 21 - 0

NM 113, I-10 south to Muir, mile marker 20.6 - 10

NM 338, I-10 south to Animas, mile marker 0 – 10

NM 80, I-10 south to Rodeo, mile marker 32.3 – 24.8 & 24.8 to 0

The NMDOT appreciates your patience.  These routes will be updated weekly on the department’s Traffic Report and posted to the www.dot.nm.gov web page. For updated information go to: New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com  or call 511.