Drivers are reminded to reduce speeds, obey posted signs and use caution around construction personnel and heavy equipment.
Source: New Mexico Department of Transportation, City of Las Cruces Street Updates (via Facebook)
Photos: Courtesy
Drivers across Las Cruces and southern New Mexico should prepare for a full closure of Nacho Drive early this week, continuing construction along I-25 and McNutt Road, and the long-awaited restart of major reconstruction work on NM 213 and NM 404 in Chaparral.
Farther north, US 60 remains closed between Socorro and Magdalena after flooding damaged the embankment supporting a bridge.
Motorists traveling toward El Paso will also encounter construction along I-10 and US 54, with a major weekend closure of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard scheduled beginning Saturday.
Drivers are reminded to reduce speeds, obey posted signs and use caution around construction personnel and heavy equipment.
NMDOT Facebook Message: “Heading out for some fall colors or roadside fruit stands, make sure you check out the Scenic View Rest Area, located just west of Las Cruces off I-10 eastbound at mile marker 135. This isn’t just a place to stretch your legs! The rest area offers incredible views, restrooms, shaded picnic tables and a dog-walking area. And don’t miss one of New Mexico’s coolest and quirkiest roadside attractions, a larger-than-life roadrunner constructed entirely from recycled materials and discarded items! Take a break, enjoy the view, snap a photo with the roadrunner and get back on the road refreshed. Drive safe and enjoy the journey, New Mexico!”
Las Cruces
Nacho Drive Closed Monday Through Wednesday
Nacho Drive between Lohman Avenue and Foothills Road will be closed from Monday, Oct. 5, through Wednesday, Oct. 7, as part of the City’s 2025–2026 Pavement Replacement Project.
Highland Enterprises will perform roadway work during the closure.
Access to nearby residences and businesses will remain open, and RoadRUNNER Transit routes and bus stops will not be affected.
Spruce, Telshor and Triviz
Lane closures continue around the Spruce Avenue, Telshor Boulevard and Triviz Drive intersection area.
Northbound Triviz Drive is affected between Spruce Avenue and Redwood Street, while westbound Spruce Avenue is affected between Telshor Boulevard and Wingate Road.
The closures are now expected to remain in place until approximately Oct. 23.
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I-25: Las Cruces to Doña Ana
Guardrail and concrete barrier work continues along I-25 between mile markers 6 and 14.2, from Las Cruces to just north of Doña Ana.
Traffic control and lane closures remain in place 24 hours a day in both directions for guardrail removal and replacement. Crews are currently installing concrete barrier walls.
Speed limits are reduced through the project area.
Contractor working hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Chaparral: NM 213 and NM 404
Major reconstruction of NM 213 and NM 404 is now scheduled to resume Monday, Oct. 5.
The project restart has been postponed several times. NMDOT initially listed Sept. 21, later moved the restart to Sept. 28, and now lists Oct. 5.
During Phase 1, expected to continue for approximately eight months through April or May 2027, crews will work on the west frontage road of NM 213, construct temporary detour pavement between the new bypass route and NM 404, and begin construction of the flyover.
Regular construction hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, although longer hours and weekend work are possible.
NMDOT expects construction on the entire project to continue for approximately 21 months, through summer 2028.
Sunland Park and Santa Teresa
NM 273/McNutt Road
Road rehabilitation continues along NM 273/McNutt Road in both directions from the Texas state line to mile marker 6, approximately one mile south of Santa Teresa.
Speed limits are reduced through the project area.
Contractor working hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Deming to Hatch
NM 26
Drivers should expect daytime lane closures and pilot-car operations in both directions along NM 26 from US 180 near Deming toward mile marker 46 in Hatch.
Crews are performing crack sealing, fog sealing and installing centerline rumble strips.
NMDOT also reports that a temporary traffic signal will be used during daytime operations. Drivers should follow the temporary signal and other traffic-control instructions.
Work is scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, with possible weekend work.
The centerline rumble strips are part of NMDOT’s Target Zero initiative and are intended to alert drivers who drift across the centerline.
Luna County
NMDOT crews are awaiting final striping following chip-seal work on:
- Various I-10 frontage roads in the Akela area
- NM 418 between mileposts 10 and 12, along Old Lordsburg Highway
Center striping may remain absent until work is completed.
I-25 Near Truth or Consequences
Road reconstruction continues along I-25 between mile markers 75 and 85, from Williamsburg to Cuchillo.
Lane closures are in place on northbound and southbound I-25 for guardrail replacement, milling and paving.
Speed limits are reduced through the project area.
Contractor working hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with possible weekend work.
Update posted Sunday, October 4 (via Facebook): The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) announces that US 60 has reopened to passenger vehicles and approved weighted trucks following ongoing repair work on the bridge. At this time, oversized and overweight commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are not permitted to use the bridge. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice as repair work continues.
US 60 Closed Between Socorro and Magdalena
US 60 remains closed between Socorro and Magdalena after heavy rainfall and flooding caused severe damage near a bridge (see above).
According to NMDOT, floodwaters significantly eroded the embankment supporting Bridge 6358, leaving the structure in a vulnerable condition.
The highway will remain closed at the bridge while necessary repairs are made. NMDOT did not provide an estimated reopening date in its weekly report.
Crews made significant progress Friday as they continued working to reopen US 60 between Socorro and Magdalena. Teams brought in backfill and large rock to rebuild areas that were eroded by recent water flow. Large rocks were also being strategically placed to help protect the roadway if additional water comes down the canyon. The material is being placed in layers and properly compacted to help ensure a strong, stable footing as reconstruction continues. Crews are working hard to get US 60 fully reopened as safely and efficiently as possible. At the time of this posting, no reopening date was announced, but please see above for the latest update. (Courtesy NMOT via Facebook)
Travelers planning to use US 60 through the area should plan accordingly.
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, Oct. 5.
Traffic is being detoured onto South Desert Boulevard, through the intersections at Anthony and Vinton, before returning to eastbound I-10 after Los Mochis.
Crews are performing bridge deck work as part of the I-10 Widening West project.
US 54 and Mesquite Hills
From Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 9, drivers should expect alternating lane closures on US 54 eastbound and westbound between Mesquite Hills and McCombs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mesquite Hills will be reduced to one lane between US 54 and Red Man Drive. Flaggers will direct traffic as needed while haul trucks cross the roadway.
Additional flagging operations are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McCombs and Stan Roberts.
Crews are performing bridge work and transporting earth embankment for the Borderland Expressway project.
Coming Next Weekend: Major MLK Boulevard Closure
A 50-hour closure of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/FM 3255 is scheduled to begin Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4 a.m. and continue through Monday, Oct. 12, at 6 a.m.
The roadway will be completely closed in both directions between Stan Roberts Avenue/FM 2529 and NM 404/O’Hara Road.
Local traffic will still be permitted to reach businesses and residences between O’Hara Road and the Texas-New Mexico state line.
Through traffic will be detoured using NM 404/O’Hara Road, I-10, Loop 375/Woodrow Bean Transmountain Road and US 54.
Crews will perform a traffic switch to allow construction of the new Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard roadway configuration.
White Sands Missile Range
Drivers who may be affected by White Sands Missile Range road closures can call 575-678-1178 or 575-678-2222 for current closure information.
Construction schedules and traffic restrictions are subject to change without notice.
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