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US 70 Roadway Rehabilitation, Mile Marker 149 to 150 Las Cruces LC00271
El Terrero Construction, LLC. (Contractor) is continuing a project to make roadway improvements to US 70 North Main Street between Spitz/N. Solano Drive and the intersection of N. Triviz Drive/Elks Drive. Traffic has been placed on the west side of US 70 and the eastbound lanes will be closed for construction. The speed limit is reduced to 35 miles per hour throughout the construction zone. For the safety of the traveling public, the Alameda Arroyo trail crossing remains CLOSED. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution in the construction zone, obey lower posted speed limits and allow extra time to reach their destinations. Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m., although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends if needed. Access will be maintained to all businesses and residences during construction. For more information or to sign up for construction updates, visit www.us70mainstreet.com.
US 70 Roadway Rehabilitation, Mile Marker 162 to 150, Las CrucesLC00440
Mesa Verde Enterprises, Inc. (Contractor) will be continuing the nighttime roadway rehabilitation project on US 70 from Del Rey Blvd. to Nasa Rd. just east of Las Cruces. Crews will be milling and paving from the town of Organ to Sonoma Ranch Exit. During the milling and paving operations, the on/off ramps will have intermitted closures. Working hours will be from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Friday. Traffic control devices for lanes closures and off/on ramp closures will be in place for the safety of our crews and the traveling public during working hours.
