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 southbound still closed. The bridge and all on/off ramps are now open to access Williamsburg. 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. Start planning for traffic pattern changes, coming soon we will be moving traffic into the southbound lanes with the northbound lanes closing to finalize the bridge. More information to follow as soon as the date is determined.
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 may 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-10 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 0 to 15, Lordsburg CN1102080
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) has completed with the roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 10 from milepost 0 (Arizona Stateline) to milepost 15 (Gary) in Hidalgo County. 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. Starting August 22nd, traffic will be moved to the new westbound lanes and the eastbound lanes will be closed for construction. Please be prepared for new traffic patterns.
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 be milling and paving from the town of Organ to Sonoma Ranch Exit, the driving lane and right shoulder will be closed. During the milling and paving operations, the on/off ramps will have intermitted closures. Working hours will be from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday. Traffic control devices for lanes closures and off/on ramp closures will be in place for the safety of our crews and the traveling public during working hours.
Las Cruces Patrol Nighttime Roadway Sweeping
Roadway Maintainers will be working intermittently next week with nighttime operations sweeping frontage roads and bridges. Working hours will be from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Roadways affected will be US 70, I-25 and I-10. Please use caution for workers and equipment traveling at slow speeds.
State Roadways:
NM 28 ADA Improvement Project, Mile Markers 27 to 29, Mesilla
A Mountain Construction (Contractor) will be continuing repairing, replacing, and adding in ADA ramps along NM 28, known as "Avenida de Mesilla," spanning from Watson Lane to Stern Drive. Drivers should anticipate occasional closures of shoulders and side streets to facilitate the removal and replacement of concrete at specific intersections. The contractor will operate from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Detour signs will guide motorists around side street closures, which will occur primarily during working hours and will be lifted at night. Following the completion of this phase, nighttime paving operations will commence. Further details on this phase will be provided closer to the start of construction. Completion of this phase is scheduled for Friday, August 23, 2024, subject to weather conditions.
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 with a flagging operation. 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. 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 August 2024.
TXDOT I-10 Project Traffic Alert:
WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS
I-10 Widening West
40 Hour Closure
Friday, August 16 at 9pm, to Sunday, August 18 at 1pm
• I-10 West will be closed at Vinton Road.
DETOUR: Continue on North Desert Boulevard, and re-enter I-10 past Vinton.
• Beginning at 4am on Saturday, the closure will extend to Artcraft.
DETOUR: Take Exit 8 (SH 178/Artcraft Road), continue on North Desert Boulevard, and re-enter I-10 past Vinton. Crews will be placing permanent concrete barriers and reopening I-10 West to two lanes.
Beginning Sunday, August 18 at 1pm, and continuing until further notice
• North Desert Boulevard will be closed at Enchanted Hills Drive.
NOTE: All traffic on North Desert Boulevard must turn right on Enchanted Hills.
DETOUR: Enter I-10 West past Transmountain Road.
Monday, August 19, through Saturday August 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• I-10 East and West will be reduced to one lane between Vinton Road and Transmountain Road as needed. Crews will be working on retaining walls.
Tuesday, August 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The right lane on Loop 375 West (Transmountain Road) will be closed at North Desert Boulevard.
• One left turn lane will be closed on South Desert Boulevard at Transmountain. Crews will be repairing a crash cushion.
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.
• Alternating daytime lane closures are possible on North Desert Boulevard and South Desert Boulevard between Redd Road and Vinton Road.
• Alternating daytime lane closures are possible on Redd Road between North Desert Boulevard and South Desert Boulevard.
• Both turnarounds at Redd Road are closed.
All TXDOT Roadway Closures can be found at www.drivetexas.com.