Interstate 10 bridge work near Lordsburg begins, expect daytime lane closures

Hasse Construction Co. began reconstruction of the Interstate 10 bridge at Exit 24, mile marker 24 near Lordsburg on December 19, initiating a months long project that will reshape a key crossing in Hidalgo County. Westbound lanes of Interstate 10 are subject to lane closures in either the driving lane or the passing lane as required by construction activities. The contractor is working Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and officials expect the project to be completed by spring 2026.

The closures are expected to cause periodic delays for commuters, regional travelers, and commercial traffic that uses I 10 as a primary east west corridor. Motorists should follow posted signage and traffic controls, reduce speed in work zones, and plan for additional travel time when passing through the Lordsburg area during contractor hours. Emergency service routing and school bus schedules may also be affected on days when lane restrictions are in place, so residents should monitor local updates and allow extra time for essential travel.

The bridge work is one item in a cluster of regional transportation projects underway this winter. State crews are conducting geological testing along Interstate 25, signalization and lighting upgrades are scheduled for US 180, and rehabilitation work is planned for US 70, along with other state and federal roadway maintenance in the region. Together these projects aim to improve safety and freight reliability on routes that connect Hidalgo County to markets across New Mexico, neighboring states, and international corridors.

For local businesses that rely on timely deliveries, and for drivers making holiday and winter trips, the message is simple. Expect intermittent delays during daytime work hours, obey posted controls, and reduce speed through work zones to protect construction crews and other motorists. Officials recommend evaluating alternate routes where practical and staying alert to changing traffic patterns until the reconstruction is finished in spring 2026.