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Published: 11 August 2017 11 August 2017

White Sands Missile Range Notification
For information regarding closures you may call WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates.
Traffic updates are posted on the NMDOT traffic advisory web-site at http://nmroads.com and can be retrieved through our automated system at 511 in New Mexico or 1-800-432-4269 from any line.

I-10, Mile Marker 91.7 to 94.5, Deming CN 1101250
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with La Calerita Construction (Contractor) continues with bridge rehabilitation and roadway reconstruction operations on Interstate 10 (I-10) in Luna County. Interstate traffic will continue to encounter a detour while work is being performed. All interstate traffic will be detoured off the eastbound lane and onto the westbound lane encountering temporary wall barrier along the detour. An 11' width lane restriction is in effect. 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. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2017.

I-25, Mile Marker 41 to 58.29, Hatch CN 1101460
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with FNF Construction, INC. (Contractor) continues with roadway rehabilitation operations. Construction is ongoing from mile post 58 southbound to the Garfield exit. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2017. Traffic will encounter lane closures while work is being performed, closure will be in effect from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area.

I-25, Mile Marker 115 to 117, Socorro
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will continue placing rubberized mastic asphalt along Interstate 25 south and northbound lanes. Traffic will encounter lane closures while work is being performed with reduced speed limit of 55 mph. Closure will be in effect from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area.

US 70, N Main, Solano, 3 Crosses, Mile Markers 149.2 to 149.5, Las Cruces LC000120
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will be performing roadway Reconstruction, Lighting and Signalization operations on US 70 / Solano Dr. / 3Crosses Ave. / N Main St. intersection in Dona Ana Co. Construction expected to be completed by summer 2018. A 12' width lane restriction is in effect. All traffic is being detoured off the eastbound lane and onto the westbound lane encountering 2-way traffic. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. Construction will be from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday thru Friday.

US 70/W Picacho Ave. Mile Marker 146 to 17th Street, Las CrucesLC000140
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with RT Electric Inc. (Contractor) will begin Signalization, Lighting, ITS and Roadway Reconstruction along US/70 Picacho Ave and 17th street. A 12' width lane restriction is in effect. Traffic will encounter lane drops on both inside lanes. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

US 70, Mile Marker 162 to 170, Organ Pass LC00240
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Mountain States Contractors, Inc. (Contractor) will be performing roadway rehabilitation operations and signalization on US 70 in Dona Ana Co. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2017. Traffic will encounter lane drops at times with eastbound and westbound exits closed off to all traffic as needed. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. The closure will be in effect from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

US 180, Mile Marker 47.4 to 164.4, Cliff, Silver City, Deming CN9900725
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with San Bar Construction (Contractor) will begin a signing and post replacement project along US 180, starting at the intersection of US 180 and NM 159 (Mogollon turn off) and will progress southbound along US 180. Traffic will encounter a flagging operation at times while work is being performed in areas with no shoulder. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

NM 138 "Tortugas Drive", Las Cruces
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Smith & Aguirre (Contractor) will begin Roadway Reconstruction on NM 138. Traffic will encounter lane drops and possible flagging operations. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

NM 320 "Thorpe Road", Las CrucesC1150921R
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin curb & gutter with sidewalk and drainage improvements on NM 320, Thrope Road. Traffic will encounter lane drops with possible flagging operations. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

NM 152 "Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway", Kingston
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be blade patching on NM 152 from mile post 32 to mile post 40, between San Lorenzo and Kingston. Traffic will encounter lane closures while work is being performed with reduced speed limit. Closure will be in effect from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area.

NM 427 "Florida St."/Iron St. intersection", Deming
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with Southwest Concrete & Paving (Contractor) will begin north side ditch grading, east of and including Iron St/Florida St. intersection. Traffic will encounter equipment on the shoulders and a closure on Iron St. will be in effect. Motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, and be cautious of heavy equipment and construction personnel in the area. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

NM 159, Mile Marker 8 to 10, Mogollon CN ER14103
NMDOT along with La Calerita Construction, LLC, (Contractor) will perform Roadway & Drainage Improvements on NM 159 with expected completion fall of 2017. The only traffic that will be able to go through NM 159 will be the Mogollon residents and supplies for the Mogollon residents during the week. Construction operation hours will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please use caution in this area when heavy equipment and construction workers are present. NM 159 will be CLOSED during construction hours.

Chip Sealing – Las Cruces and Dona Ana County

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing minor pavement preservation (Chip Sealing) operations in Dona Ana Co. Speed limit will be reduced, no center stripe and loose gravel on roadway, striping to begin in August. Motorists are advised to use caution and reduce speed while nearing and passing through the work zone being cautious of trucks turning and heavy equipment and construction workers in the area.
Roadways affected will be:
NM 185 "N Valley Drive" mile post 1 to 12 NM 372 "Snow Road" mile post 0 to 1.5
NM 374 "Mesilla Dam Road" mile post 0 to 1 NM 373 "W Union Ave" mile post 0 to 1
NM 359 "Calle Del Norte" mile post 0 to 2.5, roadway closure will have detour on NM 292"N Motel Dr".
Frontage Road 1035 "Stern Road" mile post 0 to 0.4

Las Cruces Projects – City of Las Cruces

Amador Avenue
From Mesilla St. to Miranda St. will have intermittent lane closures to through traffic. Access to residents and businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Brown Road
From Valley Drive to Circle Drive will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Calle del Sol
From Brown Road to Avenido Blanco will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

E. Cambridge Drive
From Main Street to end of cul-de-sac will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Farney Lane
From Turrentine Drive to Apollo Drive to El Paseo Road will be closed to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Roadrunner Parkway
Open to through traffic.

Three Crosses
From Alameda Blvd to Spitz Avenue will lane closures to through traffic. Access to residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Water Street
From Bowman Avenue to Main Street will have intermittent lane closures. Access to businesses and residents will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution.

Water Street
From Bowman Avenue to Amador Avenue will be closed. Detours will be in place and motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the detour and should proceed with caution.

El Paso Projects – Go 10/Border West Expressway
Closures are posted on the TxDOT website: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/media-center/local-news/el-paso.html

PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones are in effect.

For more information log onto www.nmroads.com or call 511.