This week’s Digest Traffic Report is a leaner edition compiled from currently available City of Las Cruces and regional transportation notices.
Primary Source: City of Las Cruces
Photos: Courtesy
Las Cruces drivers will encounter several construction zones during the coming week, including continuing work around Spruce Avenue and Triviz Drive and new utility projects affecting Campo Street, Alameda Boulevard and Griggs Avenue.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation had not released its weekly District One Traffic Report for the second consecutive week as of publication. This week’s Digest Traffic Report is therefore a leaner edition compiled from currently available City of Las Cruces and regional transportation notices.
Work being completed on I-10. (Photo: Courtesy)
Motorists should reduce speeds, obey posted signs and use caution around construction personnel and equipment.
Las Cruces
Spruce Avenue and Triviz Drive
Construction continues around Spruce Avenue and Triviz Drive, where a monthlong roadway and signal improvement project began Sept. 21.
Lane closures affect:
- Northbound Triviz Drive between Spruce Avenue and Redwood Street
- Westbound Spruce Avenue between Telshor Boulevard and Wingate Road
A-Mountain Professional Construction is performing roadway and signal improvements at the intersection.
Access to residences and businesses will be maintained, but through traffic is strongly encouraged to seek alternate routes.
The project affects RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Bus Stop 12.
Gas Line Repairs Near Triviz and Telshor
Additional closures are in effect for southbound traffic at Triviz Drive and Telshor Boulevard while Las Cruces Utilities crews repair a damaged gas line.
The City expects repairs to be completed and normal traffic patterns to resume by 5 p.m., although motorists should follow posted signs and consider alternate routes until the work is complete.
Campo Street
Drivers should expect intermittent southbound lane closures on Campo Street between Bowman Avenue and Kansas Avenue from Monday, Sept. 28, through Friday, Oct. 2.
A & J Drilling will be installing underground utilities.
Access to residences and businesses will remain open, and RoadRUNNER Transit routes and bus stops are not expected to be affected.
Alameda Boulevard and Griggs Avenue
Intermittent lane closures begin Monday, Sept. 28, along portions of Alameda Boulevard and Griggs Avenue for underground utility installation.
Work will affect:
- Alameda Boulevard between W. Las Cruces Avenue and E. Amador Avenue
- W. Griggs Avenue between S. Reymond Street and S. Water Street
The City’s notice lists the project as continuing through Oct. 11.
H & H Underground will be performing the work. Access to nearby businesses will remain open.
RoadRUNNER Transit Route 5 may be affected.
Traveling to El Paso
I-10 Eastbound: Anthony to Transmountain
A 51-hour closure of I-10 eastbound between Anthony and Transmountain that began Saturday remains scheduled through 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28.
Eastbound traffic is being detoured onto South Desert Boulevard, through the intersections at Anthony and Vinton, before returning to I-10 eastbound after Los Mochis.
Crews are performing bridge deck placement as part of the I-10 Widening West project.
Drivers traveling toward El Paso early Monday should allow additional time or consider alternate routes.
Construction Conditions
Construction schedules and traffic restrictions are subject to change. Drivers should obey posted traffic controls, reduce speeds through work zones and watch for workers and equipment.
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