DEMING - In a bid to enhance safety and improve the overall driving experience, Mountain States Constructors, Inc. has to embarked on an extensive roadway rehabilitation project along NM 549, spanning from milepost 10 to 22. Drivers are advised to prepare for temporary inconveniences while welcoming the promise of a smoother, safer journey ahead.
A spokesperson for the New Mexico Department of Transportation told Deming Radio News that 549 is being upgraded and made sider and safer for when it becomes necessary to use the State Road as a detour Interstate 10 traffic. Interstate 10 traffic is often detoured onto 549 when traffic accidents and emergency situations occur.
To facilitate the rehabilitation efforts, both eastbound and westbound lanes of NM 549 will experience intermittent lane closures. In a proactive measure to manage traffic flow, a temporary traffic light, accompanied by a pilot car operation, will be strategically placed. Drivers are urged to exercise caution, reduce their speed, and strictly adhere to the guidance provided by traffic control devices during these periods.
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. has outlined their operational hours for the project, which are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. While the primary focus is on weekday operations, there is a possibility of some weekend work to expedite the completion of the rehabilitation project. It is expected the construction will be completed by May.
A spokesperson for the New Mexico Department of Transportation told Deming Radio News that 549 is being upgraded and made sider and safer for when it becomes necessary to use the State Road as a detour Interstate 10 traffic. Interstate 10 traffic is often detoured onto 549 when traffic accidents and emergency situations occur.
To facilitate the rehabilitation efforts, both eastbound and westbound lanes of NM 549 will experience intermittent lane closures. In a proactive measure to manage traffic flow, a temporary traffic light, accompanied by a pilot car operation, will be strategically placed. Drivers are urged to exercise caution, reduce their speed, and strictly adhere to the guidance provided by traffic control devices during these periods.
Mountain States Constructors, Inc. has outlined their operational hours for the project, which are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. While the primary focus is on weekday operations, there is a possibility of some weekend work to expedite the completion of the rehabilitation project. It is expected the construction will be completed by May.