Hidalgo County Traffic Alert: I-10 Bridge Repairs and Roadwork Jan 25–Feb 1

Lane closures and weekday work on westbound Interstate 10 at Exit 24 near Lordsburg will slow traffic through Spring 2026 while Hasse Construction Co. reconstructs the bridge at mile marker 24. Motorists should expect lane reductions in either the driving or passing lane as needed for construction activities, with contractor hours set for Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The work is the most disruptive item in a regional slate of projects that includes US 70 roadway rehabilitation north of Lordsburg, with contractor hours Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., US 180 signalization and lighting work in Arenas Valley that may require shoulder work and occasional lane closures, and NM 11 box culvert construction near the Columbus Port of Entry with speed reductions and traffic control in place through Spring 2026. Across southwestern New Mexico, multiple state and local roadway projects are under way with pilot cars, lane reductions, and possible weekend operations reported.

Local impact will be immediate for commuters, commercial drivers, and travelers passing through the Bootheel. Drivers that routinely use Exit 24 should plan for weekday construction delays and reduced speeds, and commercial carriers should factor the closures into routing and schedules. The NM 11 box culvert work near the Columbus Port of Entry may affect cross-border traffic management and freight that relies on the port, while US 70 and US 180 projects will influence north-south and east-west flows in and around Hidalgo County.

All motorists are asked to reduce speed, obey posted signs, and use extreme caution around heavy equipment and construction personnel. Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones may be in effect. White Sands Missile Range closures and related traffic impacts can be confirmed by calling WSMR at 678-1178 or 678-2222 for updates.

Travelers should allow extra time when planning trips through Lordsburg and the Bootheel, use alternate routes when possible, and heed pilot car directions and temporary traffic controls. Local businesses that depend on through traffic should expect a period of adjustment as work continues. Hasse Construction Co. and state crews are scheduled to complete the bridge reconstruction by Spring 2026, but motorists should monitor signage and roadway conditions for changes.

What this means for Hidalgo County is a season of managed disruption: shorter-term delays and detours to protect crews and preserve long-term road safety. Expect slower commutes on weekdays, keep to posted speeds, and check closure information before traveling through Exit 24.