Traffic Report for the week of July 21 to 28, 2024

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Published: 20 July 2024 20 July 2024

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:
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. Traffic has been shifted into the northbound lanes with the on/off ramps open, access to the southbound on/off ramps is still closed. 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 Bridge Rehabilitation, Mile Markers 63 & 139 Caballo/ San AntonioCN1102040R
Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin working on the bridges on I-25 at Caballo (Green Horn milepost 63) and at San Antonio (Walnut Creek milepost 139). This project consists of bridge rehabilitation, erosion control and drainage. The contractor's hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

I-25 Erosion Control, Mile Markers 35.2, 35.58, & 43.27 Hatch/Rincon
Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will begin work on erosion control along I-25 between Rincon and Hatch. The contractor will be working on the southbound off ramp and Rincon (exit 35) and near milepost 43, I-25 may be reduced to a single lane depending on the work location, drivers should be vigilant for construction signing. The contractor's hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

I-25 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 140 to 150, SocorroCN1101930
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing the roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 25 from milepost 140 (Socorro South) to milepost 150 (Socorro North). The subcontractors have begun the replacement of guardrail throughout the project, overnight lane closures ay remain in place. Paving is currently in the northbound lanes with possible ramp closures as needed. Motorists can expect lane closure in place 24/7 on both the northbound and southbound driving lanes. The contractor's hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

I-25 Landscaping Project, Mile Marker 2.5 to 3.7, Las Cruces LC00360
Grass Masters LLC (Contractor) is continuing a landscaping, curb and gutter, miscellaneous construction, and paving project along I-25 from milepost 3 to milepost 3.7 near Lohman Ave in Las Cruces. Crews will be working on rip rap, barrier walls and planning within the project limits. Most construction will be on the shoulders with little impact to travelers. The contractor's hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

I-10 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 0 to 15, Lordsburg CN1102080
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) is continuing with the roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 10 from milepost 0 (Arizona Stateline) to milepost 15 (Gary) in Hidalgo County. Drivers can expect various daytime lane closures on both the eastbound and westbound lanes as needed for milling and paving operations. Overnight lane closure may be in place for the placement of the concrete wall barrier and guardrail installations. The contractor's hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

US Roadways:
US 70 Roadway Rehabilitation, Mile Marker 149 to 150 Las Cruces LC00271
El Terrero Construction, LLC. (Contractor) is continuing a project to make roadway improvements to US 70 North Main Street between Spitz/N. Solano Drive and the intersection of N. Triviz Drive/Elks Drive. Traffic on the east side of US 70 with one lane open in each direction. The speed limit is reduced to 35 miles per hour throughout the construction zone. For the safety of the traveling public, the Alameda Arroyo trail crossing remains CLOSED. 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 are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends if needed. Access will be maintained to all businesses and residences during construction. For more information or to sign up for construction updates, visit www.us70mainstreet.com.

US 70 Roadway Rehabilitation, Mile Marker 162 to 150, Las CrucesLC00440
Mesa Verde Enterprises, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing the nighttime roadway rehabilitation project on US 70 from Del Rey Blvd. to Nasa Rd. just east of Las Cruces. Crews will begin milling and paving from Nasa Rd working westbound. The Sub-contractor is removing and replacing outdated guardrail, curb & gutter along various locations on US 70 working west. Working hours will be from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday. Traffic control and lanes closures will be in place for the safety of our crews and the traveling public during working hours.

State Roadways:
NM 11 Fence Replacement, Mile Markers 11 to 17, Deming
Valley Fence. (Contractor) will be continuing with fence replacement on NM 11 from milepost 11 to 17. The contractor will have shoulder work signage in place, use caution for slower moving traffic entering and exiting the roadway. The contractor's hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NM 359 Bridge Rehabilitation, Mesilla
AUI, Inc. (Contractor) will continue the bridge rehabilitation project on NM 359 at milepost 1.90 over the Rio Grande. Drivers are asked to please obey traffic control devices if placed and be on the lookout for workers and/or equipment entering and exiting the roadway, various lanes closures may be in place as needed. The contractor's hours of operation will be 24 hours Monday through Saturday.

Chip Seal Projects, Hidalgo & Grant Co:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be starting the 2024 season "Chip Sealing and Brooming" operations in Hidalgo Co. in and around Animas and Hachita. Speed limits will be reduced, no center stripe with loose gravel on roadway. Please expect delays and a pilot car operation. Roadways listed below are scheduled for chip sealing & fog sealing operations.
• NM 9 to Playas, milepost 17 to 29 (Smelter Rd).
• NM 1113 (Smelter Rd & Playas Rd) milepost 0 to 5.9
• NM 113, milepost 0 (NM 9) to 10
• NM 9 to Hachita, milepost 29 (Smelter Rd) to 44 (Hachita)
• NM 146, milepost 0 (Hachita) to 19.2 (I-10)
• NM 81 (NM 9 to the Mexican Border), milepost 0 to 45.8
• NM 9 working east, milepost 44 (Hachita) to NM 11 (Columbus)

City of Las Cruces Projects:
Sonoma Ranch Blvd.
As part of the Sonoma Ranch Mile 1 Construction Project, Sonoma Ranch Boulevard is reduced to one lane in each direction between Sierra Ventana Avenue and Sirocco Avenue while roadway improvements are being completed. The intersection of Peachtree Hills Road and Sonoma Ranch Boulevard will be closed through the end of July 2024 while utility and roadway improvements are being completed. Detours will be in place directing traffic around the road closure. Commuters are urged to follow all posted signs. The entire project is estimated to last through July 2024.

TXDOT I-10 Project Traffic Alert:
Monday, July 22, through Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• I-10 will be reduced to one lane between Vinton Road and Transmountain Road. Crews will be constructing retaining walls.

Monday, July 22, through Wednesday, July 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• I-10 East will be reduced to one lane between Redd Road and North Mesa Street. Crews will be widening the shoulder.

Tuesday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Exit 6A (Loop 375/Spur 16/Transmountain Road) from I-10 West will be closed.
DETOUR: Take Exit 8 (SH 178 /Artcraft Road/Paseo del Norte), continue on North Desert Boulevard. Crews will be working on the foundation for an overhead sign bridge.

Thursday, July 25, through Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• I-10 West will be reduced to one lane between North Mesa Street and Redd Road. Crews will be widening the shoulder.
The following closures and detours will continue until further notice:
• The westbound mainlines of I-10 are detoured onto North Desert Boulevard at Los Mochis Drive.
• The eastbound mainlines of I-10 are detoured onto South Desert Boulevard at Los Mochis Drive.
• South Desert Boulevard is closed to all traffic south of Spur 37 (Vinton Road).
• Thorn Avenue is closed to all traffic between North Desert Boulevard and South Desert Boulevard.
• Both turnarounds at Redd Road are closed.
• Alternating nighttime lane closures are possible on I-10 East and West between Redd Road and Vinton Road.
• Alternating daytime lane closures are possible on North Desert Boulevard and South Desert Boulevard between Redd Road and Vinton Road.

All TXDOT Roadway Closures can be found at www.drivetexas.com .

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