Traffic Report for the week of August 16 to 23, 2026

In all construction zones, motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution, as well as continuing 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 Guardrail Replacement Project, Mile Marker 6 to 14.2, Las Cruces to Dona AnaLC00384 J-H Supply Company, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing a guardrail and concrete barrier wall project on Interstate 25 from Las Cruces to just north of Doña Ana. Traffic Control and lane closures will be in place 24/7 in both directions for guardrail removal and replacement. Crews are currently installing concrete barrier wall. Speed limits will be reduced throughout the project. Contractors' working hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

I-25 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 70 to 85, T or C CN 1102320/1102330 

Mountain States Constructors Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing a roadway reconstruction project on I-25 from mile marker 70 to mile marker 85 (Cuchillo). Lane closures will be in place on both the southbound and northbound lanes for guardrail removal and replacement, and also for milling and paving operations. Speed limits will be reduced throughout the project. Contractor's working hours will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the possibility of weekend work. 

I-25 Roadway Rehabilitation Project, Mile Marker 125 to 139, south of SocorroCN1102190 

Mountain States Constructors Inc. (Contractor) is finalizing the roadway reconstruction project on I-25 from mile marker 125 to mile marker 139(San Antonio). Lane closures will be in place on both the southbound and northbound lanes for the installation of ruble strips and pavement markings. Speed limits will be reduced throughout the project. Contractor's working hours will be 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

US Roadways: 

State Roadways: 

NM 213 & NM 404, Roadway Widening, Mile Marker 0 to 2, Chaparral E100321/322 FNF Construction Inc. (Contractor) has begun roadway reconstruction project on NM 213 and NM 404. This project was placed into suspension as on February 25, 2026, due to unforeseen issues impacting ongoing construction. Construction is expected to resume in late August. 

NM 28, northbound Lane Closure, Mesilla Area Lane Closure, NM 28 northbound driving and turning lane to NM 101 University Ave is closed due to road repairs. Motorists should expect delays, follow all posted detour signs, and use caution in the work zone. At this time, there is no estimated reopening time. Updates will be provided as they become available. 

Chip Seal Projects, Luna Co: 

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be completing Chip Seal operations on roadways in the Deming area 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. 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. Crews are currently fog sealing the below listed areas. 

Various I-10 Frontage Roads (Akela area) NM 418, milepost 10 to 12 (Old Lordsburg Highway) 

City of Las Cruces Projects: 

Lohman Ave. and Walnut St. Intersection All outside lanes approaching the intersection of Lohman Avenue and Walnut Street will be temporarily closed. The lane closures are expected to remain in place until approximately August 16, 2026. A Mountain Professional Construction will be performing roadway and signal improvements at the intersection during this time. 

TXDOT I-10 Project: 

Borderland Expressway Phase 2 Closures 8/17/26 through 8/21/26 Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21, Daily, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Alternate Lane closures on US54 EB/WB between Mesquite Hills and McCombs. Mesquite Hills reduced to one lane between US54 and Red Man Dr. Flaggers will be on site directing traffic as needed for haul trucks crossing Mesquite Hills. 

Flaggers will be on site directing traffic as needed for haul trucks crossing at McCombs and Stan Roberts. 

Crews will be transporting earth embankment into the project. 

UPCOMING CLOSURES 

Saturday, August 15, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Full roadway closure of McCombs NB/SB between FM2637 and Stan Roberts. Local traffic will be allowed to access residential neighborhood, golf course and EPNG El Paso Station. Traffic will be detoured using US54, Martin Luther King and Stan Roberts. See detour sheet below. Crews will be installing bridge beams. 

Artcraft Project 

Sunday, August 16 – Thursday, August 20, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Nightly) I-10 east and westbound between Loop 375 (Transmountain) and Artcraft full closure Crews will be placing steel girders. 

Upcoming Closure 

Sunday, August 23 – Thursday, August 27, 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. (Nightly) Directional I-10 east and westbound between Loop 375 (Transmountain) and Artcraft full closure Crews will be working on welding operations on steel girders. 

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