Project to widen Anthony Gap road two months ahead of schedule

Jessica Onsurez, Las Cruces Sun-News
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LAS CRUCES ― A project to improve lighting and expand New Mexico 404 from two lanes to four lanes is two months ahead of schedule and about halfway complete, according to a New Mexico Department of Transportation spokesperson.

The work spans from milepost 0.9, the Anthony exit, to milepost 8.8, the Chaparral exit. The work on NM 404, also known as the Anthony Gap, was expected to be completed in December 2023 with an estimated cost of $39.8 million.

A May update from the District 1 office of the New Mexico Department of Transportation indicated that the contractor, Mountain States Constructors Inc., currently is adding drainage structures and paving. Subcontractors, the update indicated, would continue work on box culverts, gutters and lighting boxes near the Doña Ana Community College campus. Game fences also are expected to be installed.

Work on the Interstate 10 exit appears to be completed.

Vehicles travel recently along New Mexico 404, also known as the Anthony Gap. A project to improve lighting and expand the roadway from two lanes to four lanes is two months ahead of schedule and about half way complete, according to a New Mexico Department of Transportation spokesperson.
Vehicles travel recently along New Mexico 404, also known as the Anthony Gap. A project to improve lighting and expand the roadway from two lanes to four lanes is two months ahead of schedule and about half way complete, according to a New Mexico Department of Transportation spokesperson.

Lane closures, travel delays still expected

As the work nears completion, the Department of Transportation said, those traveling along NM 404 can continue to expect travel delays as the speed limit was lowered to 45 mph.

Construction is being done on both east- and westbound lanes and medians from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

For updates on all New Mexico road construction projects, visit www.nmroads.com or call 511.

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