Traffic Report for the week of December 8 to 15, 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 Business Loop ADA Improvements, Williamsburg to T or C
A Mountain Construction, (Contractor) will be continuing the ADA ramps along the I-25 Business Loop on Date Street, Broadway and Main Street. 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 Thursday. This phase of construction is expected to take three months to complete and is subject to weather conditions.

I-25 Business Loop Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Williamsburg to T or C
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be beginning a milling and paving project along the I-25 Business Loop on Date Street, Broadway and Main Street. Starting Thursday, December 12, 2024, drivers can expect lane closures beginning at the ramps of Interstate Exit 79 and extending toward the roundabouts. One lane of traffic will remain open throughout the duration and access to all businesses and residences will be maintained during construction. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This phase of construction is anticipated to take two months, depending on weather conditions.

I-25 Bridge Replacement Project, Williamsburg CN1100990
El Terrero Construction, LLC. (Contractor) will be finalizing construction to replace the bridge at I-25 milepost 75, Broadway Street and NM 187 in Williamsburg. Various lane closures may be in place to finalize cleanup and the completion of landscaping. Regular work hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

I-25 Bridge Rehabilitation, Mile Markers 63 & 139 Caballo/ San AntonioCN1102040R
Kimo Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing work 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 be continuing with 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 finalizing the roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 25 from milepost 140 (Socorro South) to milepost 150 (Socorro North). Contractor will be placing the top layer of pavement, striping and signage. Please use caution for large slow-moving equipment exiting and entering the roadway. The subcontractors are continuing with the replacement of guardrail on the northbound lanes and at exit 147. Overnight lane closures may remain in place as needed. 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 64 to 75, Deming CN1101890
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing a roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 10 from milepost 64 (Gage) to milepost 75 (just west of Deming) in Luna 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.

I-10 Roadway Resurfacing Project, Mile Marker 146 to 164.3, Las Cruces to Anthony
Brasier Asphalt Inc., (Contractor), this project is now in winter suspension until Spring 2025. All lanes open.

I-10 Bridge & Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 140 to 143, Las Cruces CNLC00371
La Calerita Construction, LLC. (Contractor) will be continuing a bridge rehabilitation project on I-10 over the University Ave Interchange, milepost 141. This project includes bridge rehabilitation, roadway reconstruction and lighting. Traffic has been shifted into the eastbound lanes with the westbound lanes and on/off ramp closed for bridge construction. The speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH throughout the project. The contractor's working hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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. All traffic has been placed on the new east bound lanes of US 70 (2 lanes open east bound and 1 lane open west bound) and the existing westbound lanes will be closed for construction. 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) US 70 from MP 153 to 161 (Mesa Grande to town of Organ) will have a mobile operation traffic control set up for permanent striping operations for next week from 7AM to 6PM. The on/off ramps for each exit (Mesa Verde to the town of Organ) will be periodically closed for permanent stripe of gores and arrows. Traffic will be redirected to the nearest exit and turn around on Frontage Road to get to their destination.

US 70 Fog Sealing Operations, Mile Marker 161.1 to 179.1, Las Cruces
Highway maintainers will begin fog sealing operations along US 70 from milepost 161.1 (Organ) to 179.1 (Dona ana/Otero County line) near Las Cruces. Drivers can expect lane closures in both eastbound and westbound lanes from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Use caution for workers and equipment in the area, speed limits will be reduced. Completion of this project is scheduled for December 13, 2024, and is subject to weather conditions.

US 180 Roadway Reconstruction Project, Mile Marker 123 to 128, Hurley, CN#1101841
Mountain States Constructors, Inc., (Contractor) will be continuing with the roadway reconstruction project along US 180 from 123.13 in Bayard to milepost 128.27 in Hurley. Drivers should anticipate daytime lane closures in both the eastbound and westbound lanes as necessary near the railroad tracks and cleaning and grubbing along the westbound lanes. Work hours will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This reconstruction project is expected to take just over a year to complete, depending on weather conditions.

State Roadways:
NM 101, University Ave Multimodal Project, Mesilla LC00290
La Calerita Construction, LLC. (Contractor) will be continuing the multi-modal project on University Avenue/New Mexico State Road 101 from Avenida de Mesilla to South Main Street. Drivers can expect various daytime lane closures near the intersection of Avenida de Mesilla and University Ave replacing the old sidewalk adding in ADA ramps and removing signage throughout the project. No long-term traffic impacts are expected until mid-December. The contractor's hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Chip Seal Projects, Hidalgo & Grant Co:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has completed "Fog Sealing and Brooming" operations in Hidalgo Co. Speed limits will remain reduced. NM 81 & NM 146 are scheduled to be striped as soon as temperatures allow.

City of Las Cruces Projects:
Casa Linda Acres Subdivision
As part of the Casa Linda Acres Reconstruction Project, Spartan Construction of NM, LLC, will be maintaining road closures on Avenida Blanco from South Valley Drive to Calle Del Encanto, and on Calle Del Sol from Avenida de Mesilla to West Brown Road. Closures are scheduled to be implemented from November 4, 2024, through February 28, 2025. Access will be maintained for residents; motorists are urged to follow all posted signs.

TXDOT I-10 Project Traffic Alert:
WEST AREA OFFICE PROJECTS
I-10 Widening West
Thursday, December 5, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• I-10 East will be closed at Redd Road.
DETOUR: Take Exit 8 (Redd Road), continue on South Desert Boulevard, and re-enter I-10 past Mesa Street.
Crews will be installing bridge deck panels.

Friday, December 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Loop 375 West (Transmountain Road) will be reduced to one lane between North Desert Boulevard and South Desert Boulevard.
• One turn lane from North Desert Boulevard to Transmountain West will be closed.
Crews will be repairing a crash cushion.

49 HOUR CLOSURE
Saturday, December 7 at 4 a.m., through Monday, December 9 at 5 a.m.
• I-10 West will be closed at Mesa Street.
DETOUR: Take Exit 11 (SH 20/Mesa Street/Thorn Avenue), continue on North Desert, and re-enter I-10 West past Redd Road.
Crews will be installing the bridge deck.

Monday, December 9, through Saturday, December 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• I-10 East and West will be reduced to one lane between Vinton Road and Transmountain Road.
Crews will be working on retaining walls.

Monday, December 9, through Saturday, December 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• I-10 East and West will be reduced to one lane between Redd Road and Mesa Street.
Crews will be conducting earth work and installing bridge deck panels.

Tuesday, December 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• The off ramp from I-10 West to Transmountain Road will be closed.
DETOUR: Take Exit 9 (SH 178/Artcraft Road/Paseo del Norte), continue on North Desert Boulevard, and turn at Transmountain.
Crews will be conducting concrete repairs.

Tuesday, December 17 and Wednesday, December 18, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Redd Road will be closed between North Desert Boulevard and South Desert Boulevard.
EASTBOUND REDD ROAD DETOUR: Continue on South Desert, use the turnaround at North Mesa Street, continue on North Desert Boulevard, and turn right on Redd Road.
WESTBOUND REDD ROAD DETOUR: Continue on North Desert, turn left on Artcraft Road, turn left on South Desert Boulevard, and turn right on Redd Road.
Crews will be installing deck panels

I-10 Widening West 2
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Monday, December 9 through Saturday, December 15, Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Alternating lane closures on I-10 East and I-10 West from Anthony, TX to Nashua Road
NO DETOUR
Crews will be removing asphalt and other miscellaneous materials

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