The New Mexico Department of Transportation and White Sands Missle Range posted an alert for Thursday, February 29, 2024.
Highway US 70 will be blocked beginning at 6:25 a.m. and will last approximately 1 hour. They state it should be lifted by 7:25 a.m.
The block will be located at 'Red Block' (top of San Augustin Pass/Mile Marker 164) and at 'Yellow Block' (near the WSNP/Mile Marker 200). The Las Cruces Gate, Owen Road, and Nike Avenue will also be affected.
NMDOT: All roadblocks are subject to change without notice, please call WSMR at 575-678-2221/2222 for updates or go to the New Mexico Department of Transportation website: www.nmroads.com or call 511.