In all construction zones, 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. 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:
Date St. Business Loop Roundabout Project, T or C CN1101231/32
La Calerita Construction LLC. (Contractor) construction, Phase 3 is expected to last about 4 (four) months, through September 2023, the following traffic impacts will be in place:
Traffic on North Date Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction (northbound and southbound) and will be shifted to the east (Northbound) lanes from north of New School Road to Ash Street. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution in the construction zone, obey lower posted speed limits and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Regular work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed. Public Meeting scheduled for August 9th, 6 P.m. T or C Civic Center.



I-25 Bridge Replacement Project, Williamsburg CN1100990
El Terrero Construction, LLC. (Contractor) will be continuing construction to replace the bridge at I-25 milepost 75, Broadway Street and NM 187 in Williamsburg. All traffic has been shifted into the southbound lanes; northbound lanes are closed throughout the project limits. The I-25 northbound on-ramp is now open, the southbound I-25 off/on-ramp at Exit 75 is closed, traffic should utilize NM 187 to Las Palomas Exit or the T or C North exit. Currently crews are working on installation of bridge piers and drainage structures. Regular work hours will be 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed. Access will be maintained to all businesses and residences during construction.

I-25 Guardrail Replacement Project, milepost 102 to 175, Socorro
J-H Supply, Co. (Contractor) will be continuing a guardrail and end treatment project along I-25 in Socorro County from milepost 102 to 175. Motorists can expect lane closures in the northbound driving right lane from milepost 117 to 122. Southbound lanes are open. Overnight lane closures should be expected. The hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by Spring 2024. 

I-10, Mile Marker 55 to 65, Deming CN1101880
Mountain States Construction, Inc. (Contractor) has completed the roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 10 from milepost 55 (Quincy) to milepost 65 (16 miles west of Deming). Currently, the subcontractor is installing concrete wall barriers throughout the project. Traffic should expect a lane closure in both the eastbound and westbound lanes as needed. The hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

US Roadways:
US 60, Mile Marker 120, east of Magdalena
Uretek USA, Inc. (Contractor) will have lanes closures in place on US 60 for bridge repairs. Lanes closures can be expected on either the eastbound or westbound lanes. A flagging operation will be in place. Contractors’ working hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

US 180, Mile Marker 67-87, Cliff Area
Brasier Asphalt, Inc. (Contractor) will be completing a Micro-Surface treatment along US 180 near Cliff NM. A pilot car operation and signal light will be in place, please reduce your speed and obey traffic control devices. Work will take place daily, including weekends, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Construction is expected to be completed by August 30, 2023, weather pending.

State Roadways:
NM 101 Utility Replacement, Mesilla
JGF Built LLC (Contractor) will be replacing the underground utilities on NM 101 from milepost 0 to 0.8 (Intersection of Avenida de Mesilla and University Ave.) in the Town of Mesilla. Starting on July 18, traffic can expect a full roadway closure, a detour is in place on NM 28 (Ave. De Mesilla), NM 373 (Union Ave), and McDowell Rd. Please obey traffic control devices. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly.

NM 26 Bridge Rehabilitation, Deming/Nutt CN1102010
Meridian Contracting, Inc. (Contractor) is currently working on a bridge rehabilitation project on NM 26 “Hatch Hwy” at milepost 26.8 near Nutt. Traffic can expect a temporary traffic signal in place with only one lane open over the bridge. Speed limits will be reduced, please obey traffic control devices. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly.

NM 404 Roadway Widening, Anthony to Chaparral
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor), will be continuing the roadway reconstruction and lighting project on NM 404 from milepost 0.9 (Anthony) to milepost 8.8 (Chaparral). Currently, the contractor is installing drainage structures, subgrade preparations and paving along the project.  Subcontractors are working on concrete barrier wall. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH for the safety of the traveling public. The contractor’s hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, some Saturdays as needed.   

Chip Seal Projects, Hidalgo & Grant Co:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has completed “Chip Sealing and Brooming” operations on roadways around Hidalgo Co.  Crew will be shifting into “fog sealing” operations on NM90, NM 92 and NM 464. Speed limits will be reduced, no center stripe with loose gravel on roadway. Roadways listed below are scheduled for chip sealing & fog sealing operations.  
NM 464, Red Rock, mile marker 21 – 0
NM 90, Lordsburg, mile marker 0 –25

Starting in July:
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

US 180, Mile Marker 115 to 128, Silver City
Crews have completed Fog Sealing US 180 from milepost 115 (32nd Street) to 128 (east of Hurley) in Silver City. Striping is scheduled to take place in the upcoming months. Signage will stay in place for safety.

City of Las Cruces Projects:
Sonoma Ranch Boulevard
As part of the Sonoma Ranch Blvd. Mile 1 project, the roundabout at the intersection of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and Engler Road will be open to traffic starting Monday, June 5, 2023. Also, motorists are advised that Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, between Arroyo Road and Peachtree Hills Road, will be closed for approximately 1½ months to southbound traffic only starting Monday, June 5, 2023. A detour will be in place to direct traffic around the work zone. Commuters are urged to follow all posted signs. The entire project is estimated to be completed by August 25, 2023.

Madrid Avenue
As part of the Bike-Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements Project, roadway and utility improvements will be done by Highland Enterprises on Madrid Avenue, between Solano Drive and Evelyn Street. Alternating lane shifts will be in place. Work is estimated to last through approximately August 31, 2023.

University Avenue
As part of the University Avenue Waterline and Mill & Overlay project, work is scheduled for roadway and waterline improvements by A-Mountain Construction, LLC on University Avenue between Turrentine Drive and Triviz Drive. Intermittent lane closures will be in place. Two-way traffic and access to residents and businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Work is estimated to last through approximately September 15, 2023. Commuters are urged to follow all posted signs.

TXDOT I-10 Project Traffic Alert:

I-10 Widening West Project
24-hour closure
Sunday, July 30, at 6 a.m. through Monday, July 31, at 6 a.m.
·       Eastbound I-10 will be closed to all traffic between Vinton Road and Transmountain Road.
DETOUR: Take Exit 2 (Spur 37/Vinton Road/Westway Drive), continue on South Desert Boulevard, and re-enter I-10 past Transmountain Road.
Crews will be relocating concrete safety barriers and preparing the new driving surface for traffic.

Advance notice: 48-hour closure
Sunday, August 6, at 6 a.m. through Tuesday, August 8, at 6 a.m.
·       Westbound I-10 will be closed to all traffic between Redd Road and Vinton Road.
DETOUR: Take Exit 9 (Redd Road), continue on North Desert Boulevard, and re-enter I-10 past Vinton Road.
Crews will be relocating concrete safety barriers and preparing the new driving surface for traffic.

The following closures will continue until further notice:
·       Eastbound I-10 is reduced to one lane from north of Transmountain Road to Redd Road.
·       Eastbound offramps for Transmountain Road, Artcraft Road, and Redd Road are closed, detour via Exit 2 (Spur 37/Vinton Road/Westway Drive) to South Desert Boulevard.
·       Westbound I-10 is reduced to one lane at David Road between Transmountain Road and Vinton Road.
·       The direct connector ramp from westbound Loop 375 (Transmountain Road) to eastbound I-10 is closed to all traffic.
·       South Desert Boulevard is reduced to one lane between Vinton Road and Transmountain Road.
·       North Desert Boulevard is reduced to one lane between Redd Road and Artcraft Road.
·       Sundays through Thursdays, intermittent overnight lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-10 between Vinton Road and Redd Road.
·       Mondays through Saturdays, intermittent daytime lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-10 between Vinton Road and Redd Road.
Mondays through Saturdays, intermittent daytime lane closures on North Desert Boulevard and South Desert Boulevard between Anthony and Redd Road

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

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