New Mexico & Las Cruces Road Closures

Las Cruces Projects – City of Las Cruces-

**New Project** I10/I25 Interchange Project

Construction on the I10/I25 interchange project started Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Crews will construct a flyover ramp for the I-10 eastbound to I-25 northbound and an I-25 southbound to I-10 westbound ramp. In addition, the contractor will install lighting and curb and gutter along Stern and Las Alturas drives.

Detours-The NMDOT and A.S. Horner currently have Cholla closed at the intersection of Las Alturas and it will not be lifted for another two and a half months as the bridge reconstruction continues. Roadway reconstructions on Stern and Las Alturas have lane restrictions with traffic alerts posted near the Cholla intersections. I-10 has traffic restricted to one lane from mile post 142 to 144 in both directions as the contractor removes the westbound Fillmore Bridge along I-10, and I-25 has lane restrictions as the contractor works on the realignment to I-10.

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 I10- Motel Blvd. Exit

Construction on the I-10 Motel Blvd exit started Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Crews will be working on bridge replacement, concrete wall barrier, erosion control, traffic control, signing, lighting, signalization and pavement. The length of the project is approximately 3.3 miles, which will affect east and westbound traffic.

Motorists traveling eastbound between mile posts 138-142 have been switched over on to the westbound lanes as the contractor work on removing existing roadway to construct new bridge and ramps. Concrete wall barrier has been placed which has a width restriction of 12 foot. Oversized loads need access an alternate route.

The eastbound on ramps from Motel Boulevard to I-10 remain CLOSED. Motorists traveling eastbound between mile posts 138-142 have been switched over on to the westbound lanes as the contractor work on removing existing roadway to construct new bridge and ramps. Concrete wall barrier has been placed which has a width restriction of 12 foot. Oversized loads need access an alternate route.

ROAD PROJECTS & UPDATES

Elks Drive

From Lenox Avenue to North Main Street will have intermittent lane closures for south bound traffic. 

El Paseo Road

At Wyatt Drive will have left lane closures for south bound traffic.  Left Turn movements and the intersection will have to be completed from the inside through lane and not the existing median.

I-10 Lordsburg, NM

The NMDOT with James Hamilton Construction will be conducting roadway rehabilitation work from mile post 15-20 with traffic reduced to one lane and speed limit reduced to 45 MPH within the work zone.

Engler Road

From Jornada Road to McGuffey Road will have lane closures.  

Jornada Road

At Engler Road may have intermittent lane closures.   

Main Street

North bound traffic on Main Street entering the Church Street and Main Street intersection will have a left lane closure for access to northbound Water Street motorists. 

Sonoma Ranch (Private Dirt Road)

North of Dripping Springs Road to the Foothills Landfill will have a full road closure. Access to businesses will be maintained. 

Sonoma Ranch Boulevard

From Lohman Avenue to the old Foothills Landfill may have intermittent lane closures.  Access to residents of Canyon Point and to the Landfill will be maintained. Motorists wanting to get to residents or the Landfill can do so by following the detours in place. 

South Main Street

From Alameda Blvd./El Paseo Road to Avenida de Mesilla will have a full road closure for north bound traffic (i.e. traffic in the east lanes). That traffic will be detoured into one lane in the south bound lanes (i.e. traffic in the west lanes).  From Melendres Street to Avenida de Mesilla will have inside lanes closed for northbound traffic. Northbound traffic will be diverted into the outside northbound lanes.

Union Avenue

At Stern Drive will have intermittent right lane closures for motorists.  Access to businesses and residents will be maintained.

Water Street

South bound traffic on Water Street entering the Church Street and Main Street intersection will have a complete lane closure for eastbound access from Water to Church and a left lane closure for access to southbound Main Street.  

I-25 Socorro,NM

The NMDOT will have traffic diverted to the southbound lanes at mile post 174 with 12 foot width restrictions. Traffic will encounter a lane closure and a reduction in speed. Please proceed with caution.                        

I-10/I-25 Median Barrier in Las Cruces, NM

The NMDOT with Hout Fence will be working along I-25 from Dona Ana to the University exit (mile post 0-7) and on I-10 from miles post (143-145). Motorists will encounter intermittent lane closures and reduction in speed. The NMDOT encourages motorists to exercise caution in and around work zones. Working hours for I-25 will be restrict to 9:00 am until 3:00 pm; however, will not have these restriction for I-10. Please proceed with caution.

I-25 Las Cruces, NM

The NMDOT with A.S. Horner will have the southbound traffic switched over on to the detour located on the east side of I-25 as construction continues. Detour in place is between mile posts 7-8.5. Traffic alerts are posted informing motorists of lane closure and reduction in speed. Double fines are in affect. The NMDOT and law enforcement are asking motorists to use caution.

NM213/404 Chaparral, NM

 The NMDOT with Smith and Aguirre will be paving temporary detours on the shoulders with minimal impact on traffic between 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM for the rest of this week and next week. Flagmen are being used to slow traffic for hot mix trucks leaving the paving area. Message boards are up on NM 213 and NM 404 informing traffic of the reduced speeds ahead. We will keep you informed of any changes as the project continues.

I-25 Truth or Consequences

The NMDOT will be performing roadway rehabilitation operations at exit 72 and will continue along the Business Loop with T or C.

* NOTE from NMDOT
Access to residents and businesses will be maintained. Motorists will be asked to decrease speed through the construction zone and should proceed with caution. Motorists using these roads as a through route only and not specifically for business should seek alternate routes if available. Also, conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones are in effect.