New Mexico traffic reports for Friday, Aug. 12, 2022
The following is the New Mexico traffic report for the week of August 7-14, 2022:
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.Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.
Interstates:
I-10, Mile Marker 75 to 84, Deming
Mountain States Construction, Inc. (contractor) will be continuing a roadway rehabilitation project on Interstate 10 from milepost 75 (6 miles west of Deming) to milepost 84 (Deming). Drivers can expect various daytime lane closures on both the eastbound and westbound lanes as needed. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. This rehabilitation is expected to take 120 working days to complete, weather pending.
I-10, Mile Marker 21 to 23, Lordsburg1101560R
AUI, Inc. (contractor) will be finalizing the roadway reconstruction and bridge replacement project in Lordsburg. Traffic may encounter lane closures as needed. Contractor hours of operation are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, this work is expected to be completed mid-August.
I-10, Mile Marker 23 to 24, Lordsburg
Bixby Electric (contractor) will be placing a WIM Axle Sensor and Vehicle Counter Loop at the Lordsburg Port of Entry on I-10. Beginning Monday, August 8, 2022, the eastbound weight station off ramp will be closed for construction. Use caution for employees and equipment in the area. Contractors’ hours at from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., construction is scheduled to be completed by Wednesday, August 10, 2022.
I-10, Mile Marker 160, Anthony
Bixby Electric (contractor) will be placing a WIM Axle Sensor at the Anthony Port of Entry on I-10. Beginning Wednesday, August 10, 2022, the westbound weight station off ramp will be closed for this placement. Use caution for employees and equipment in the area. Contractors’ hours at from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., construction is scheduled to be completed by Friday, August 12, 2022.
I-25, Mile Marker 3 to 4, Las Cruces
Bixby Electric (contractor) will be placing fiber optic cable along I-25 at milepost 3.75 (Missouri Ave.). Use caution for employees and equipment in the area. Contractors’ hours at from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., placement is scheduled to be completed by Friday, August 12, 2022.
I-25, Mile Marker 1 to 4, Las Cruces
Brasier Asphalt Inc., (contractor) will be continuing a nighttime Nova Chip project on I-25 from milepost 1.7, north of University Ave. to milepost 3.5, north of Lohman Ave. Motorists can expect various lane closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes, one lane of traffic will remain open. The closure of interstate on and off ramps should be expected, seek an alternate route. These closures will be in place from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m., daily. Speed limits will be reduced to 45 mph, please use caution for personnel and equipment in the roadway. Project is expected to be completed by Monday, August 8, 2022.
I-25, Mile Marker 85 to 103, north of T or C
J-H Supply, Inc. (contractor) will continue replacing the guardrail and end treatments along I-25 in Sierra County. Traffic can expect lane closures in the northbound and southbound driving right lane and shoulder as the contractor is performing these safety improvements. Overnight lane closures will be in place as needed. Hours of operation will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2022.
I-25, Mile Marker 14 to 24, North of Las Cruces CN1101610
Mesa Verde Enterprises, Inc. (contractor) will be continuing a roadway reconstruction project on Interstate 25 from milepost 14 to 24, just north of Las Cruces. Crews will be working in the northbound and southbound lanes; one lane will remain open at all times. Contractor’s hours of operation will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
I-25, Mile Marker 117 & 121, North of Truth or Consequences CN1101580
Hasse Contracting Co. will be making repairs to the bridges on I-25 at milepost 117 and milepost 121. Traffic can expect lane closures on I-25 on the southbound lanes until the bridge deck repairs are complete, one lane will remain open. Contractor working hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., traffic control will remain in place 24/7. Use caution for workers and equipment in the area. Repairs are expected to be completed by fall 2022.
US Roadways:
US 180, Mile Marker 60 to 56, south of Glenwood
A Mountain Construction Company (contractor) will be making pavement repairs on US 180 from milepost 60.5 to 56. Motorists can expect lane closures with a flagging operation. Traffic is encouraged to reduce speeds and use caution. Construction hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with completion scheduled on Monday August 8, 2022.
US 70 milepost 367 to 385, Arizona to the New Mexico Stateline
Cactus Asphalt (contractor) will begin crack sealing US 70 in Arizona, traffic control may start or end in New Mexico as the contractor crosses the Stateline. Traffic is encouraged to reduce speeds and use caution. Construction hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This project is expected to be completed by August 22, 2022.
State Roadways:
Chip Seal Projects, Grant Co:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be performing “Chip Sealing and Brooming” operations in Grant Co. Speed limits will be reduced, no center stripe with loose gravel on roadway. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations.
Roadways affected will be:
Crews will continue Fog Sealing on City of Rocks Road and NM 61. Speed limits will be reduced, no center stripe with loose gravel on roadway. Traffic will encounter lane drops with pilot car and flagging operations.
City of Las Cruces Projects:
Peachtree Hills Road
Peachtree Hills Road between Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and Metro Park Street has been opened to two-way traffic. Temporary traffic control and lane merges in the roadway alignment remain in place. Motorists are urged to obey all placed warning signs.
Sonoma Ranch Boulevard
As part of the Sonoma Ranch Boulevard Mile 1 Construction Project, shoulder work is scheduled on Sonoma Ranch Boulevard, between Sierra Ventana Avenue and Peachtree Hills Road. The shoulder work is expected to last through approximately August 26, 2022. Additionally, a temporary roundabout is in place at the intersection of Sonoma Ranch Boulevard and Engler Road. Motorist are urged to obey all placed warning signs.
For more information log onto www.nmroads.comor call 511.
This article originally appeared on Deming Headlight: New Mexico traffic reports for Friday, Aug. 12, 2022
