Drivers are reminded to reduce speeds, obey posted signs and use caution around construction personnel and heavy equipment.
Source: N.M. Department of Transportation, City of Las Cruces Street Updates (via Facebook)
Photos: Courtesy
Drivers across Las Cruces and southern New Mexico should prepare for intermittent lane closures, pavement maintenance and continuing highway construction during the week of November 8–15.
In Las Cruces, scheduled work includes underground utility construction along South Main Street and El Paseo Road, citywide micro-surfacing, intersection improvements near Spruce Avenue and Telshor Boulevard, and a temporary closure of the Convention Center parking lot.
Elsewhere, road rehabilitation on McNutt Road in Sunland Park is scheduled to resume Monday, while construction continues along major routes in Chaparral, Hatch, Deming and the I-25 corridor. Motorists traveling toward El Paso should remain alert for possible disruptions, although current construction schedules for that corridor could not be independently confirmed.
Because NMDOT did not issue a new traffic update for the reporting period, some previously announced projects are included based on their earlier schedules. Motorists should reduce speeds, obey posted signs and exercise caution around construction personnel and heavy equipment.
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Las Cruces
Intermittent Lane Closures – South Main Street and El Paseo Road
Intermittent lane closures are scheduled Monday, November 9, through Friday, November 13, 2026, along South Main Street between El Prado Avenue and West Lohman Avenue, and at the intersection of El Paseo Road and South Main Street. H&H Underground will conduct underground utility work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Wednesday, November 11, when no work is scheduled in observance of the holiday. Roadrunner Transit routes will not be affected, and access to nearby businesses will be maintained throughout the project. Motorists are encouraged to follow all posted traffic signs.
Las Cruces Convention Center Parking Lot Closure
The Las Cruces Convention Center parking lot will be closed Monday, November 9, through Thursday, November 12, 2026, for pavement maintenance as part of the city's 2025–2026 Crack Seal Project. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and follow posted signage around the work area.
Citywide Street Resurfacing
A micro-surfacing project which began Friday, Oct. 30, on streets throughout Las Cruces and is scheduled to continue through Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Individual streets being treated will be closed for the day while crews apply the new surface. Traffic-control devices are expected to be removed by 6 p.m.
Construction hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting.
NMDOT did not provide an update at the time of this report, so drivers should watch for temporary closure signs and plan alternate routes where necessary.
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.
The roadway and intersection improvements are expected to continue through approximately Nov. 20.
After a long wait for parts, the Las Cruces Patrol has successfully completed repairs to the damaged crash attenuator cushion at San Augustine Pass. There are different styles of crash attenuators, some are at off ramps, and some are where roads split or others are like this one in the middle of the highway on a curve. All of them are an important safety feature that helps reduce the impact of collisions and protect motorists. (Courtesy NMDOT via Facebook)
I-25: Las Cruces to Doña Ana
Guardrail replacement and concrete barrier construction have been underway along I-25 between mile markers 6 and 14.2, from Las Cruces to just north of Doña Ana. NMDOT's most recent available report indicated around-the-clock traffic controls and lane closures in both directions, reduced speed limits, and weekday construction hours of 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Current conditions have not been independently confirmed.
Speed limits are reduced through the construction zone.
Contractor working hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Chaparral: NM 213 and NM 404
Major reconstruction continues along NM 213 and NM 404, with temporary traffic configurations 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, guardrails, drainage boxes and cattle guards, and prepare for bridge replacement and retaining-wall construction.
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.
Anthony: NM 460
NMDOT reports that micro-surfacing work along NM 460 near Anthony has been completed.
Pavement markings are scheduled to be installed during the coming week, weather permitting.
Sunland Park and Santa Teresa
McNutt Road Construction to Resume Nov. 9
Road rehabilitation on NM 273/McNutt Road is scheduled to resume Monday, Nov. 9, following a suspension caused by contractor equipment problems.
The department has not yet announced the traffic-control arrangements that will accompany the restart. Drivers should remain cautious.
Hatch and the I-25 Corridor
I-25 Near Hatch
Lane closures continue along I-25 between mile markers 40 and 42, affecting the northbound and southbound passing lanes.
Crews are performing median repairs.
The speed limit is 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
Roadway rehabilitation continues along NM 26 between Franklin Street and I-25 in Hatch.
Lane closures affect both directions in four-lane sections, while flaggers 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 install 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.
With all the rain that keeps moving through the state, concerns about erosion along I-10 in Deming caught our attention. After further inspection, the issue wasn’t as serious as initially thought, but it was certainly an eyesore and revealed a drainage issue that needed to be addressed. "A big thank you to everyone who called, texted and tagged us on social media to bring this to our attention," the post stated. "Your reports help us identify issues and keep our roadways in good condition." (Courtesy NMDOT via Facebook)
I-10 Near Deming
Crack-sealing work continues along I-10 between exits 85 and 116, with crews working eastward from exit 85.
Lane closures will be used as needed in both directions, with 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.
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.
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.
Traveling to El Paso
Las Cruces Digest was unable to confirm whether previously reported road construction projects along the Las Cruces–El Paso corridor remain active this week. Motorists should nevertheless be prepared for possible lane closures, delays and other traffic disruptions as construction continues throughout the region. Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution and obey posted traffic controls in all construction zones.
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.
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