EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A part of I-10 West is currently closed due to a dust storm in the area.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation says that I-10 West is currently closed at the Las Cruces exit due to areas of blowing dust and low to zero visibility.
The National Weather Service sent out a “Dust Storm Warning” to all mobile devices on Thursday, March 6, stating that the area will be affected until 5 p.m.
The National Weather Service advises those who are out on the road to be ready for a sudden drop to zero visibility and to pull to the side of the road.
NMDOT says it will continue to monitor the roadway and has provided information on shelter-in-place locations. Those locations are the Las Cruces airport or back in Las Cruces.
No further information has been released.
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