I-10 Bridge at Exit 24 Near Lordsburg Reopens After Crash Repairs

The Interstate 10 bridge at Exit 24 near Lordsburg has reopened, the New Mexico Department of Transportation said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The span had been closed since Friday, March 7, 2025, after a crash that caused significant structural damage and forced long detours for local drivers and commercial traffic.

KTSM reporting and the NMDOT statement say a commercial motor vehicle struck the structure on March 7, 2025, inflicting “significant damage to the bridge deck and other structural components.” KRQE reported the vehicle had been carrying an excavator. Both outlets said the driver was able to exit the vehicle without injury. The closure removed a direct east-west crossing at Exit 24 for months while state crews secured funding and a contractor to repair the damage.

“NMDOT thanks the traveling public for its patience while funding was secured, a contractor was selected, and necessary repairs were completed to safely reopen the bridge,” read the news release. Officials described the work as months of repairs; the department encouraged motorists to stay informed on roadway conditions by calling 511 or checking NMDOT updates online.

For Hidalgo County residents, the reopening restores convenience and economic connections long routed through Lordsburg. Local commuters, ranchers hauling livestock, and freight haulers on I-10 faced longer trips and higher operating costs while the bridge was closed. The repair allowed local businesses that depend on interstate traffic - fuel stations, diners, motels and freight services - to resume more normal patterns without circuitous detours.

While the announcement confirms the bridge is now open to traffic, NMDOT’s brief statement did not include the contractor’s name, the total cost of repairs, or whether the bridge reopened under any temporary load restrictions. Those specifics remain to be confirmed by the department. Local law enforcement and state transportation officials have not released additional details about any citations or regulatory actions tied to the March 7, 2025 crash.

The reopening ends a ten-month disruption that affected travel along a major transcontinental corridor. Drivers should remain attentive to signage at Exit 24 as crews complete any final punch-list items, and continue to check 511 for the latest conditions. Restoring the bridge returns an important daily lifeline to Hidalgo County residents and commercial operators while questions about repair costs and post-repair monitoring await further disclosure from NMDOT.