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Published: 23 September 2017 23 September 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.

Interstates:

I-10, Mile Marker 91.7 to 94.5, Deming CN 1101250
La Calerita Construction (Contractor) continues with bridge rehabilitation and roadway reconstruction operations. Interstate traffic will encounter intermittent lane closures while the remaining work is being performed. Seeding of medina will begin in the upcoming weeks. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2017.

I-10, Mile Marker 102, Akela
Hasse Construction (Contractor) will continue with bridge construction at mile post 102 westbound. Interstate traffic will encounter intermittent lane closures while the remaining work is being performed. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

I-25, Mile Marker 41 to 58.29, Hatch CN 1101460
FNF Construction, INC. (Contractor) continues with roadway rehabilitation operations along I-25 towards Rincon. Motorists can expect continued paving on northbound lanes with closures. Southbound lanes will have closures for milling operations. Hours of operation will be from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2017.

I-25, Mile Marker 154 to 157.839, Lemitar CN 1100660
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on Interstate 25 in Socorro Co. Traffic will encounter lane drops on the passing (left) lanes as construction begins for installation of median detours. Hours of operation will be from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2018.

I-25, Mile Marker 117 to 140 northbound, 120-140 southbound, Socorro
NMDOT will be performing "Fog Sealing" operations on I-25 northbound and southbound lanes from mile post 140 (US380/San Antonio) to mile post 117 (NM 107/Magdalena) the passing and driving lanes will be closed intermittently. Pilot car will be utilized in travel lanes. Closure will lifted at approximately 3:00 pm daily, Monday through Friday.

US Roadways:

US 70, N Main, Solano, 3 Crosses, Mile Markers 149.2 to 149.5, Las Cruces LC000120
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) is currently performing roadway Reconstruction, Lighting and Signalization operations on US 70 / Solano Dr. / 3 Crosses Ave. / N Main St. 3 Crosses Street.
*Upcoming Closure Scheduled

US 70, Mile Marker 162 to 170, Organ Pass LC00240
Mountain States Contractors, Inc. (Contractor) continues with roadway rehabilitation operations and signalization on US 70 in Dona Ana Co. Traffic will encounter lane drops at times with eastbound and westbound exits closed off to all traffic as needed. The closure will be in effect from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2017.

US 180, Mile Marker 47.4 to 164.4, Cliff, Silver City, Deming CN9900725
San Bar Construction (Contractor) continues with 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. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2017.

State Roadways:

NM 138 "Tortugas Drive", Las Cruces C1150926
Smith & Aguirre (Contractor) continues with the roadway reconstruction. Traffic will encounter lane drops and possible flagging operations during working hours. Hours of operation are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 7:00 am to Noon on Saturday. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2017.

NM 320 "Thorpe Road", Las CrucesC1150921R
Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) is continuing curb & gutter with sidewalk and drainage improvements. Traffic could encounter possible flagging operations. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2017.

NM 273 "McNutt Road", Sunland Park CN E100210R
Kiewit (Contractor) continues with roadway reconstruction and storm drain culvert installation operations. Traffic will encounter lane drops and possible flagging operations. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Sunday. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2017.

NM 187 MP 33.91, Las Palomas
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will continue with Concrete Box Culvert (CBC) repairs. Traffic will encounter lane closures with temporary signal lights in place. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Construction will be daily till all repairs are made, estimated timeline of 10 days for repairs.

NM 152 Mile Post 5 to 5.6, Hanover
Freeport McMoRan Chino Mines (Contractor) will have daily closures on NM 152 for haul road blasting. Traffic will encounter a closure from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Closures will be assisted with law enforcement.

NM 11 "Columbus Hwy", Deming
Braiser Asphalt (Contractor) will continue with roadway reconstruction operations on NM 11 "Columbus Hwy" in Luna Co. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations. Rural roadways will encounter stops until pilot car arrives. Hours of operation will be from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm, construction will be daily till roadwork is complete.

NM 460 "Anthony Drive" , Anthony
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing "Blade Patching" operations in Anthony. During construction this roadway will be closed with detours in place. Hours of operation will be from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm on Tuesday September 26th.

NM 159, Mile Marker 8 to 10, Mogollon CN ER14103
La Calerita Construction, LLC, (Contractor) continues with roadway & drainage improvements on NM 159 with expected completion fall of 2017. Due to the confined construction area, the Department is finding that it is unsafe for the traveling public to be in this area during construction hours. September 23, 2017 to September 29, 2017, NM 159 will be closed due to the contractor chip sealing in the village of Mogollon. 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. Visitors that are going to Willow Creek or Snow Lake should go through Reserve. The public will be able to access Mogollon during September 30, 2017 thru October 1, 2017, but are advised to take caution for drop offs and narrow roadways. NM 159 will be open on Sundays.

Chip Sealing – Las Cruces and Dona Ana County:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing "Chip Sealing" operations in Dona Ana Co. Speed limit will be reduced, no center stripe and loose gravel on roadway, striping to begin in October. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations.

Roadways affected will be:
NM 185 "N Valley Drive" mile post 12 to 19

Las Cruces Projects – City of Las Cruces:

Amador Avenue
From Mesilla St. to Miranda St. will have lane closures to through traffic. A road closure for S. Melendres St. between W. Bowman Ave. and W. Amador Ave. and a road closure for S. Melendres St. between El Molino Blvd. and W. Amador Ave. 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.

Arroyo Road
From Red Hawk Golf Road to Sonoma Ranch Blvd will be closed to through traffic. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed and follow detours around the construction zone.

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
Open to through traffic.

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.

Lavender Drive
From Elks Drive to Rio Bravo Way 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.

Main Street
From Griggs Avenue to Bowman Avenue will be closured to through traffic. Access to businesses will be maintained at all times. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed, follow the posted detour routes around the construction zone, and should proceed with caution.

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.

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 may be in effect.

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