Traffic Report (October 25–November 1): Triviz, I-25, Hatch, I-10 and MORE

Drivers across Las Cruces and southern New Mexico should prepare for additional construction and lane closures this week, including downtown parking restrictions, roadwork near the NMSU campus, and continuing projects along I-25 and in Chaparral.

New work is also scheduled on I-10 near Deming, along NM 26 in Hatch and overnight on NM 460 in Anthony.

Motorists traveling toward El Paso will encounter several construction zones, including a major eastbound I-10 closure beginning Saturday, Oct. 31.

Drivers are reminded to reduce speeds, obey posted signs and use caution around construction personnel and heavy equipment.

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Las Cruces

Spruce, Telshor and Triviz

Lane closures continue around the Spruce Avenue, Telshor Boulevard and Triviz Drive intersection area.

Closures affect:

• Northbound Triviz Drive, between Spruce Avenue and Redwood Street.
• Westbound Spruce Avenue, between Telshor Boulevard and Wingate Road.

NMDOT’s latest report extends the expected duration of the intersection improvements to approximately Nov. 20, a change from the previously announced Oct. 23 completion date.

Agriculture Way: DACC Espina Campus

Agriculture Way between Espina Street and Sam Steel Way remains closed following the start of an NMSU construction project on Thursday, Oct. 22.

The closure is expected to last approximately three weeks, affecting access and parking at the Doña Ana Community College Espina Campus.

Parking Lot 71, near the campus flagpole, will remain closed throughout construction.

Parking Lot 69 and the north side of Parking Lot 70 remain accessible from Sam Steel Way.

Students, employees and visitors should allow additional travel time and consider alternate parking arrangements. The closure is expected to continue into mid-November, depending on construction progress.

Downtown Lot 5

Downtown Parking Lot 5, directly behind the Museum of Nature and Science at 411 N. Main Street and facing Water Street, will be closed Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27.

The City will perform pavement maintenance as part of its 2025–2026 Crack Seal Project.

Drivers should follow posted signs and use other downtown parking facilities during the closure.

Animal Shelter Parking Lot

The parking lot at the Animal Shelter, 3551 Bataan Memorial West, will be closed from Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Friday, Oct. 30, for pavement maintenance.

The work is part of the City’s 2025–2026 Crack Seal Project.

Access to the animal shelter and nearby facilities will be maintained.

Alameda Boulevard and Griggs Avenue

Intermittent lane closures are scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., along:

• Alameda Boulevard, between W. Las Cruces Avenue and E. Amador Avenue.
• W. Griggs Avenue, between S. Reymond Street and S. Water Street.

H & H Underground will complete roadway restoration associated with underground utility work.

Access to businesses will be maintained. RoadRUNNER Transit Route 5 may be affected, although no bus stops will be closed.

Valley Drive at McFie Avenue

Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures at Valley Drive and McFie Avenue on Monday, Oct. 26, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

H & H Underground will perform utility-related restoration work.

Access to nearby businesses will remain open, and RoadRUNNER Transit routes will not be affected.

I-25: Las Cruces to Doña Ana

Guardrail replacement and concrete barrier construction continue along I-25 between mile markers 6 and 14.2, from Las Cruces to just north of Doña Ana.

Lane closures and traffic controls remain in place 24 hours a day in both directions while crews remove and replace guardrails and install concrete barriers.

Speed limits are reduced through the construction zone.

Contractor working hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NMDOT District One crews across the southwest part of New Mexico were busy responding as severe weather moved through several communities, bringing blowing dust, heavy rain, flooding, hail and even a tornado. (Photos Courtesy NMDOT via Facebook)

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Chaparral: NM 213 and NM 404

Major reconstruction continues along NM 213 and NM 404, with temporary traffic configurations now in place for the first phase of construction.

On NM 404, traffic has been shifted toward the inside lanes in both directions for approximately one mile west of the roundabout. NMDOT expects this configuration to remain in place for approximately four months.

On NM 213, traffic has been shifted east while crews work in the southbound lanes and shoulders to install temporary concrete barriers.

One lane remains open in each direction as crews install fencing and guardrails and prepare for bridge replacement and mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls.

Temporary flagging and mobile traffic controls may also be used.

The speed limit is reduced to 45 mph throughout the construction zone.

Regular work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with possible extended hours and weekend work.

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Anthony: NM 460

Overnight micro-surfacing work is scheduled on NM 460 between O’Hara Road and the roundabout at the New Mexico–Texas state line, beginning Monday, Oct. 26, and continuing through Thursday, Oct. 29.

On Monday night, lane closures and a detour will be in place between O’Hara Road and the roundabout. Subsequent nights will involve lane closures.

Construction is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting.

Motorists should expect delays and follow posted traffic controls.

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Sunland Park and Santa Teresa

McNutt Road Construction Remains Suspended

NMDOT reports that rehabilitation work on NM 273/McNutt Road remains suspended because of contractor equipment problems.

All lanes are open, with no traffic impacts currently associated with the project.

The department has not announced a date for construction to resume.

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Hatch and the I-25 Corridor

I-25 Near Hatch

Lane closures are scheduled along I-25 between mile markers 40 and 42, affecting the northbound and southbound passing lanes.

Crews will perform median repairs.

The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone, with closures scheduled 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

NM 26: Franklin Street to I-25

A roadway rehabilitation project is beginning along NM 26 between Franklin Street and I-25 in Hatch.

Lane closures will affect both directions in four-lane sections. Flaggers will direct traffic through two-lane sections.

Work is scheduled 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, weather permitting.

NMDOT expects the project to be completed by mid-November.

NM 26: Deming to Hatch

Separate pavement-preservation work continues along NM 26 from mile marker 10 toward mile marker 46 near Hatch.

Drivers should expect daytime lane closures and pilot-car operations in both directions while crews perform crack sealing, fog sealing and installation of centerline rumble strips.

A temporary traffic signal will be used during daytime operations.

Work is scheduled 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, with possible weekend work.

The rumble strips are part of NMDOT’s Target Zero initiative to help reduce head-on and crossover crashes.

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I-10 Near Deming

A new crack-sealing project is beginning along I-10 between exits 85 and 116, with crews working eastward from exit 85. Lane closures will be used as needed in both eastbound and westbound lanes. Drivers should expect reduced speed limits through active construction zones.

Work is scheduled 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week.

Luna County

NMDOT crews are awaiting final pavement striping following chip-seal work on:

• Various I-10 frontage roads in the Akela area.
• NM 418, mileposts 10–12, along Old Lordsburg Highway.

Centerline striping may remain absent until work is completed.

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I-25 Near Truth or Consequences

Road reconstruction continues along I-25 between mile markers 75 and 85, from Williamsburg to Cuchillo.

Lane closures affect northbound and southbound traffic while crews perform guardrail replacement, milling and paving.

Speed limits are reduced through the work zone.

Contractor working hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with possible weekend work.

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US 60: Socorro to Magdalena

US 60 remains open to passenger vehicles and approved weighted trucks following flood damage to a bridge near mile marker 131.

Oversized and overweight commercial vehicles remain prohibited from using the bridge while repairs continue.

A reduced speed limit of 45 mph remains in effect, with restrictions continuing until further notice.

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Traveling to El Paso

Thursday Night: South Desert Boulevard and I-10

TxDOT has announced overnight restrictions for Thursday, Oct. 29, beginning at 9 p.m. and continuing until 6 a.m. Friday.

The closures include:

• South Desert Boulevard, fully closed between Vinton and Longwood for wall construction.
• I-10 westbound at Los Mochis, closed for beam placement and work on a temporary westbound exit ramp.

Drivers should watch for posted detours and allow additional travel time.

Artcraft Road and Berringer Street

A continuous access closure begins Monday, Oct. 26, at Berringer Street and Artcraft Road, with restrictions expected to last approximately four to six weeks.

Access through Artcraft westbound will be closed while crews perform water-main boring work.

Motorists should follow posted detours and allow additional travel time.

I-10 at Redd Road

The I-10 eastbound exit ramp at Redd Road will be closed from Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30.

Crews will perform formwork for bridge support structures as part of the Artcraft project.

US 54 and Mesquite Hills

From Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30, alternating lane closures are scheduled on US 54 in both directions between Mesquite Hills and McCombs, daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mesquite Hills will be reduced to one lane between US 54 and Red Man Drive, with flaggers directing traffic as needed for construction vehicles.

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.

I-10 Eastbound: Anthony to Transmountain

A 51-hour full closure of eastbound I-10 between Anthony and Transmountain is scheduled from 3 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, through 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2.

Crews will perform bridge deck placement as part of the I-10 Widening West project.

Drivers traveling toward El Paso over the weekend should plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time.

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Coming in November: I-10 and North Desert

Additional overnight closures are scheduled for the first week of November as part of the Artcraft project.

• Monday, Nov. 2, and Thursday, Nov. 5: North Desert Boulevard between Artcraft and Transmountain will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Wednesday, Nov. 4: Westbound I-10 between Artcraft and Transmountain will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Crews will be setting bridge girders.

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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. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect.