EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Roadways in Las Cruces and Deming are currently closed due to high winds and no visibility on Monday, March 3, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) said.
Las Cruces
- Interstate 10 westbound is closed at exit 132, and all traffic is diverted back to Las Cruces.
Deming
- NM 11 is closed in both directions from milepost 33 (Deming) to milepost 13 (Border Inspection station).
- NM 549 is closed at milepost 0, and all traffic is diverted into Deming.
- I-10 eastbound is closed at exit 85, all traffic being diverted into Deming.
- NM 26 (Hatch Highway) is closed in both directions from milepost 0 (Deming) to milepost 44 (Hatch).
NMDOT said shelter-in-place locations are the Deming Learning Center, 5R Truck Stop, Deming Truck Stop, and Deming Soccer Fields.
This is a developing story and we will update once we learn more.
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