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Published: 27 July 2018 27 July 2018

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 96 westbound, Deming (Akela)

The New Mexico Department of Transportation will have maintainers on the roadway for bridge and roadway repairs. Traffic will encounter lane closures on the westbound passing (left) lane. Speed limits will be reduced to 55 mph, closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Construction hours will be Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm and is expected to be completed by August 2018.

I-25, Mile Marker 154 to 157.839, Lemitar CN 1100660

Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) is continuing with bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on Interstate 25 in Socorro Co.  Traffic is being diverted from southbound driving lanes to northbound driving lanes to begin the next phase of the project. A 12’ width restriction will be in effect throughout the project. Hours of operation will be from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by winter 2018. 

I-10, Mile Marker 2.5 to 22, Lordsburg

MWI, Inc. (Contractor) will continue installation of the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Traffic can expect intermittent lane closures with median and shoulder work in the area from milepost 6 to 9. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2018. 

I-10 Business Loop, Deming

MWI, Inc. (Contractor) will continue installation of the lighting project along Pine Street to exit 85 ramp.  Traffic can expect intermittent lane closures and shoulder work in the area milepost .84 to .86. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2018. 

US Roadways:

US 70/N Main St. at Camino Del Rex, Las Cruces

Morrow Enterprises, Inc. (Contractor) will begin signal light and drainage work along the northbound shoulder of N. Main St. at Camino Del Rex. Traffic may encounter a lane drop and shoulder work in the area. Hours of operation will be from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

US 70 at Roadrunner Pkwy mile marker 151, Las Cruces

Renegade Construction LLC (Contractor) will begin reconstruction of the existing access along Roadrunner Pkwy and the westbound frontage road. Traffic may encounter a lane closures and shoulder work in the area. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Construction is expected to be completed by August 2018.

State Roadways:

NM 188 Valley Drive/ NM 28 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces

AUI, Inc. (Contractor) is currently performing roadway reconstruction, utility replacements and lighting/signalization improvements on Valley Drive. Currently the active zone of construction is on Valley Drive from Picacho to Amador. Traffic is currently on the northbound lanes as the southbound lanes are closed for construction. Starting on July 16, traffic will no longer be able to cross Valley drive using Hadley. Hadley is closed to allow the installation of underground utilities; closure is expected to last one week. Construction will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 5 days a week.

NM 90, Mile Marker 0 to 22.6 , Lordsburg

Dustrol, Inc. (Contractor) will be beginning roadway reconstruction with “Hot in Place Recycling”. An 11’ width restriction will be in effect. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations. Hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Construction is scheduled to be completed by August 2018.

NM 15 “Pinos Altos”, Mile Marker 0 to 1.21, Silver CityCN1100810

TLC Construction (Contractor) will be reconstructing the roadway, installing curb and gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes. NM 15 from HWY 180 to the 32nd street interchange will have one-way traffic only. Pine Road is closed to through traffic at Pine/PA Road intersection while the contractor is reconstructing the intersection. Detours will be in place and traffic is asked to reduce speed and use caution seek an alternate route if possible. Contractor's hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Construction is scheduled to be completed by spring of 2019

NM 136” Pete V Domenici Hwy”, Mile Marker 0.448 to 9.168, Santa Teresa E100081,82,83

FNF Construction, INC. (Contractor) continues with roadway reconstruction, roadway rehabilitation, bridge rehabilitation, signalization & lighting along NM 136 the Pete V Domenici Intl. Hwy. Traffic will encounter lane closures as well as detours with an 11’ width restriction in effect throughout the project. Northbound and southbound traffic will be on the northbound lanes with single lanes in both directions divided by temporary concrete wall barrier.  They will remain in this configuration until the next phase change in July.  Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; lane closures and traffic control shall remain in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

NM 498 “Racetrack Drive” Mile Marker 0.600 to 0.900, Sunland Park CN E100140

Hasse Contracting Co., Inc. (Contractor) will continue with bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction. NM 498 will be closed from Doniphan Drive to Futurity Drive; detour is in place on Sunland Park Drive. The Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Construction is scheduled to be completed by winter 2018.

NM 273 “McNutt Road” Mile Marker 0 - 3, Sunland Park

Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) continues with roadway reconstruction, rehabilitation, signalization & lighting along NM 273 “McNutt Rd”. Traffic is being diverted from southbound driving lanes to northbound driving lanes with a single lane of travel in each direction.  Motorists are asked to reduce speed and follow all temporary construction signing.  The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2019.

Chip Sealing Operations:

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing “Chip Sealing” with Brooming and Fog Sealing operations in Sierra Co.  Speed limit will be reduced, traffic will encounter no center stripe and there will be loose gravel on roadway. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations.   

Roadways affected will be:

NM 187 “EL Camino Real” from mile post 24 to 36.4, Caballo

NM 152 “Black Range” from mile post 31.5 to 66, Kingston to Caballo

Las Cruces Projects – City of Las Cruces:

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.

Brownlee Avenue

From Second Street to Third Street will be closured to through traffic. Access to residents 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.

Church Street

From Bowman Avenue to Griggs Street will have one lane closured to 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.

Fourth Street

From Picacho Avenue to W Hadley Avenue will be closured to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents 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.

Harrelson Street

From Union Avenue to W Conway Avenue will be closured to through traffic. Access to businesses and residents 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.

Las Cruces Avenue

From Church Street to Water Street will closed 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.

Second Street

From Picacho Avenue to W Hadley 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.

Solarridge Drive

From Mars Avenue to Columbia Avenue 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.

S Telshor Blvd

From Terrace Drive to Huntington Drive will have the outside lane 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.

Water Street

From Bowman Avenue to Griggs Street will have the west lane closured to 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.

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.