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 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 58 to 78, CaballoCN1102160
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (Contractor) will be finalizing a roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 25 from milepost 58(Caballo) to milepost 78 (Las Palomas) in Sierra County. Drivers can expect various daytime lane closures on the Northbound and Southbound lanes for paving operations. A 12-foot width restriction is in place throughout the project; oversized loads will require a permit. The contractor's hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
I-25 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 115 to 125, Socorro County CN1102180
FNF Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing a roadway rehabilitation project on I-25 between Socorro and T or C. Drivers can expect various daytime lane closures on both the Northbound and Southbound lanes as needed for milling and paving operations. A 12-foot width restriction is in place throughout the project; oversized loads will require a permit. The contractor's hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
I-10 Alert, Mile Marker 24, Lordsburg
The I-10 bridge is under repair at exit 24, Eastbound traffic must utilize exits 20 (Lordsburg West) or 22 (Lordsburg Main Street) for access to business. Contractor is currently fabricating bridge girders for repairs. This closure will be in place indefinitely.
I-10 Bridge & Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 140 to 143, Las Cruces CNLC00371
La Calerita Construction, LLC. (Contractor) will be finalizing a bridge rehabilitation project on I-10 over the University Ave Interchange, milepost 141. This project includes bridge rehabilitation, roadway reconstruction and lighting. The contractor has shifted traffic back into one lane open on the eastbound and westbound lanes. The eastbound and westbound on/off-ramps may have possible closures as needed. The onramp from University Ave and Valley Ave to I-10 westbound will remain closed. Speed limit has been reduced to 45 MPH throughout the project area. The contractor's work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The project is expected to be completed by August 2025.
US Roadways:
US 70 Roadway Rehabilitation, Mile Marker 149 to 150 Las Cruces LC00271
El Terrero Construction, LLC. (Contractor) is finalizing the 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. The Alameda Arroyo Trail crossing is now open. Crews have begun repairs on the westbound driving lanes from Elks Dr./Triviz to Lenox Ave, lane closure will remain in place, access to business will be maintained at all times. Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. This project is expected to be completed by end of July 2025, visit www.us70mainstreet.com.
US 70 Roadway Rehabilitation, Mile Marker 162 to 150, Las CrucesLC00440
Mesa Verde Enterprises, Inc. (Contractor) has continued the roadway rehabilitation project on US 70 from MP 151.5 to 161 (Roadrunner exit to town of Organ). This project will require lane closures on both the Eastbound and Westbound lanes, as well as the on/off ramps in both directions for paving, ROGFC, rumble strips, hot thermal striping, concrete and installation of permanent impact attenuator operations. Construction activities will be in place on 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday night to Friday Morning. This project is expected to be completed by mid to late July 2025, weather pending.
US 70 Utilities, Mile Marker 150 to 151, Las Cruces
R2 Contractors Specialty, Inc. (Contractors) will be installing new gas and sewer lines across Del Rey Blvd. under US 70. The southbound right or left lanes will be closed as needed for placement, please follow the closure signage and detours if needed. Lanes closures will ne in place starting Monday, July 14, 2025, to Friday, July 18, 2025 from 7:30 am to 5 pm daily.
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 milepost 123.13 in Bayard to milepost 128.27 in Hurley. Traffic has been shifted into the eastbound lanes so construction can continue in the westbound lanes. A flagging operation will be in place with up to a 15-minute wait time. Please be aware that Lime Quarry Rd has a detour in place, follow detour signage. Speed limits are reduced throughout the project to 45 mph, this project is a double fine zone. The contractor's working hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and may work on Saturdays. This reconstruction project is expected to take just over a year to complete, depending on weather conditions.
US 180, Mile Marker 90 to 110, west of Silver City
Dustrol, Inc., (Contractor), has completed the Hot-In-Place Recycling project along US 180 from milepost 87 (Riverside) to milepost 110 (west of Silver City). Pavement stripes are not present. Contractor will be in place early fall 2025 to begin the top asphalt placement.
US 180, Mile Marker 164 to 161, Deming
Cutler Repaving Inc., (Contractor) will be continuing with the roadway reconstruction project along US 180 from mile marker 164 (Deming) to mile marker 161 (end of 4-lane at Riffle Range Road). This structural pavement treatment involves removing the current asphalt layer and replacing it with new pavement to improve road conditions and extend roadway life. During construction, single-lane closures will be in place in both Eastbound and Westbound directions. Motorists should expect delays and are urged to plan travel accordingly. Construction will take place Monday through Sunday, from 6am to 8pm. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of July 2025.
US 180 Signalization, Lighting Project, Mile Marker 113.140 to 118.951 CN#1101841
RT Electric, Inc. (Contractor) will begin installation of roadway lighting and signalization along US 180 in Arenas Valley. Shoulder work will be in place for the contractor to trench for conduit installation. Areas of narrow shoulders may require lane closures. Contractors' working hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they may work on Saturdays, depending on the weather conditions. This project is expected to be completed by winter 2025.
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. NM 101 (University Avenue) will be COMPLETELY CLOSED so that crews can work on the roadway as well storm drainage improvements. The closure is planned while Zia Middle School is closed for the summer. During this closure, motorists can use Bowman Ave to access University Ave. Access will be maintained to all residents. Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed. Additional construction will follow this phase, with the project expected to be completed in fall 2026. All construction is weather permitting and is subject to change without notice. For more information visit https://www.dot.nm.gov/universitynm101/
NM 273, Utility Work, Mile Marker 8 to 9, Santa Teresa
Nine Degree Construction (Contractor) will have lane closures in place on NM 273 and NM 136 for Utility placement. 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. This project is expected to be completed by October 27, 2025.
NM 225, Utility Work, Mile Marker 0 to 1.6, Santa Teresa
Morrow Enterprises, Inc. (Contractor) will be installing a new sewer line along NM 255. Should work signage will be in place with occasion lanes closures as needed. Contractors' working hours are from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This project is expected to be completed by July 25, 2025.
NM 11, Box Culvert, Mile Marker .08, Columbus Port of Entry
Morrow Ent. Inc. (Contractor)has begun constructing a concrete box at the intersection of NM 11 and El Paso Ave, just north of the Port of Entry. Speed limits will be reduced, please obey traffic control devices. The contractor's hours of operation will be from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Chip Seal Projects, Hidalgo & Grant Co:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be continuing with Chip seal operations on roadways in the Columbus and Deming areas of Luna County. During operations, drivers can expect flagging personnel, pilot vehicles, and temporary stops. Brooming will occur during and after the sealing process. Loose gravel may remain on road surfaces for a few days post-treatment. Speed limits are reduced to 35 mph for the safety of the traveling public. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note that center striping will be absent in work zones until completion. Roads scheduled for chip sealing, in order:
NM 9, milepost 42 to 109 (Hachita to Columbus/Dona Ana County Line)State Park 1007 (Pancho Villa State Park Roadway)Various I-10 Frontage Roads (Gage area)NM 418, milepost 0 to 14.1 (Old Lordsburg Highway)NM 377, milepost 0 to 1.8 (Pecan Park)Various I-10 Frontage Roads (Akela area)
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 will be implemented through September 26, 2025. Access will be maintained for residents; motorists are urged to follow all posted signs.
East Mesa Roads & Drainage - Cortez Drive Improvements
As part of the Cortez Drive Improvements, roadway, storm drainage, and utility improvements will be conducted by Caliper Construction (Contractor) on Cortez Drive between Porter Drive and Dunn Drive. Cortez will be closed to through traffic. Detours will be in place directing traffic around the road closure. Access will be maintained for residents; motorists are urged to follow all posted signs. The entire project is estimated to be completed by December 2025.
Madrid Avenue Extension Project
As part of the Madrid Avenue Extension project, Morrow Enterprises, Inc. will be doing roadway and utility work on Madrid Avenue. Morrow Enterprises will be maintaining a road closure on Madrid Avenue between Evelyn Street and Triviz Avenue. Detours will be in place directing traffic around the work zone. The closure will be implemented through August 29, 2025. Access will be maintained for residents and businesses. Commuters are urged to follow all posted signs.
TXDOT I-10 Project:
I-10 Widening West
Monday, July 14 through Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
North and South Desert between Anthony and Redd alternate lane closuresRedd east- and westbound at North and South Desert intersection alternate lane closures
Crews will be working on electrical and miscellaneous construction work.
Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly)
I-10 East closed at Vinton exit
Detour: Traffic to exit at Vinton exit ramp, take Vinton to Doniphan, Doniphan to Talbot, Talbot to Spur 16/Transmountain, Spur 16/Transmountain to South Desert and re-enter I-10 East at Redd entrance ramp.
I-10 East at Vinton entrance ramp closedI-10 East Los Mochis entrance ramp closed
Crews will be removing portable concrete traffic barrier.
Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (Nightly)
I-10 West between Mesa and Redd right lane closed
Crews will be working on placement of concrete paving (CRCP).
Continuous Closures Until further notice 24/7
South Desert between Vinton and Transmountain closed
Detour: Traffic will detour down Vinton to Doniphan to Talbot to Spur 16 to South Desert
Redd turnarounds closed
Detour: Traffic through intersection at Redd
I-10 East at Mesa entrance ramp closed
Detour: Traffic to continue onto CD Lanes and enter I-10 East after Sunland Park
South Desert between Transmountain and Isela Rubalcava reduced to one laneTransmountain West-to-East turnaround closed
Detour traffic through intersection at Transmountain.
Crews will be doing construction work and frontage road reconfiguration.
I-10 Widening West 2
Monday, July 14 through Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I-10 east- and westbound between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closuresNorth and South Desert between Anthony and Nashua alternate lane closures
Crews will be performing dirt work and removing miscellaneous materials.
Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Nightly)
I-10 east- and westbound between Anthony and Nashua left lane closed
Crews will be performing concrete placement for new pavement surface.
Through Spring 2026
Valley Chili Road Turnaround closed
Detour: Traffic on North Desert will proceed to Anthony, TX and utilize the North-to-South turnaround. Traffic on South Desert will proceed to Vinton, TX and utilize the South-to-North turnaround.
Crews will be reconstructing and widening the bridge at Valley Chile Road.
Artcraft
Monday, July 14 through Wednesday, July 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
North Desert between Clarkstone and Blue Sky left lane closedSouth Desert between Helen of Troy and Northern Pass left lane closed
Crews will be working on a traffic switch.
Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Artcraft east- and westbound between State Line and Doniphan alternate lane closures
Crews will be performing illumination install and delivering construction material.
North Desert between Clarkstone and Blue Sky alternate lane closuresSouth Desert between Helen of Troy and Northern Pass alternate lane closures
Crews will be working on temporary traffic signals.
Sunday July 13, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Night)
I-10 East closed at Transmountain to past North Mesa
Detour: I-10 eastbound traffic to exit at Transmountain off-ramp, stay on South Desert and re-enter I-10 eastbound at Sunland Park on-ramp.
Loop-375 westbound at I-10 eastbound Direct-Connect Ramp closedI-10 between Transmountain and Artcraft entrance ramp closed
Crews will be shifting traffic lanes and re-striping.
Monday, July 14, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Night)
I-10 West closed at Artcraft to Transmountain
Detour: I-10 westbound traffic to exit Artcraft off-ramp, stay on North Desert and re-enter I-10 westbound at ramp Transmountain on-ramp.
Crews will be shifting traffic lanes and re-striping.
Wednesday July 16 through Thursday, July 17, and Sunday, July 20, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Nightly)
I-10 East closed at Transmountain to Redd
Detour: I-10 eastbound traffic to exit at Transmountain off-ramp, stay on South Desert and re-enter I-10 Eastbound at Redd Road on-ramp.
Loop 375 westbound to I-10 eastbound direct-connect ramp closedI-10 between Transmountain and Artcraft entrance ramp closed
Crews will be installing portable concrete traffic barriers on I-10.
Advance warning
Monday, July 21 through Wednesday, July 23, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Nightly)
I-10 West closed at Artcraft to Transmountain
Detour: I-10 westbound traffic to exit Artcraft off-ramp, stay on North Desert and re-enter I-10 westbound at Transmountain on-ramp.
Crews will be installing portable concrete traffic barriers on I-10.
