Traffic Report for the week of November 24 to December 8, 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.

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS MAY BE SHUT DOWN FOR THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING WITH LITTLE TO NO IMPACT TO TRAVLERS, CONTINUE TO USE CAUTION IN CONSTRUCTION ZONES.

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. This project will be shut down for the week of Thanksgiving and will resume operations on December 2nd.

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 decorative rock placement. 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). 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 beginning 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., daily, working throughout the weekend (11/22 - 11/24). Use caution for workers and equipment in the area, speed limits will be reduced. Completion of this project is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4, 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 beginning the multi-modal project on University Avenue/New Mexico State Road 101 from Avenida de Mesilla to South Main Street. Beginning Tuesday, November 26, 2024, drivers can expect various daytime lane closures near the intersection of Avenida de Mesilla and University Ave removing the old sidewalk, removing signage throughout the project and starting dirt work where needed. 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.

NM 28 Roadway Improvement Project, Mile Markers 27 to 29, Mesilla
Mountain States Constructors (Contractor) has completed the nighttime milling and paving operations along NM 28. The striper is scheduled to be in place during the next week, use caution for slow moving vehicles.

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 2
Thursday, 11/21 through Friday 11/22, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m.
• Full closure on I-10 West from Vinton to Anthony, TX
DETOUR: Exit Westway Boulevard to North Desert, through the Vinton and Anthony Intersections and enter I-10 West after Anthony, TX.
Crews will be installing new concrete barriers and pavement striping

Friday 11/22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Full closure of I-10 East from Anthony, TX to Valley Chili Road
DETOUR: Exit Anthony off ramp to South Desert, through the Vinton Intersection and enter I-10 Eastbound at Valley Chili Road
Crews will be performing an emergency asphalt repair.

Saturday, 11/23 (18hrs), a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Full closure on I-10 West from Vinton to Anthony, TX
DETOUR: Exit at Westway Boulevard to North Desert, through the Vinton and Anthony Intersections and enter I-10 Westbound after Anthony, TX.
Crews will be installing new concrete barriers and pavement striping
No lane closures anticipated from Monday 11/25 through Sunday 12/1

US-54 & State Line Project
Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• US-54 south- and northbound from State Line Road reduced to one lane
Crews will be working demolition and preparation of the new turnaround of side shoulders.

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