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White Sands to close Hwy. 70 twice Monday morning and midday

White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 twice Monday, April 27, with each closure expected to last about an hour.

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White Sands to close Hwy. 70 twice Monday morning and midday
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Closures scheduled at 8:25 a.m. and 12:25 p.m., each expected to last about an hour

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 twice Monday, April 27, with each closure expected to last about an hour.

The highway is scheduled to be blocked at 8:25 a.m. and again at 12:25 p.m., with traffic expected to resume around 9:25 a.m. and 1:25 p.m., respectively.

The closures will take place at two locations: Blue Block, about 2 miles east of the access road near mile marker 172, and Brown Block near mile marker 192.

San Augustin Pass and the Las Cruces gate will not be affected. However, Nike Avenue will be impacted.

Officials said all roadblocks are subject to change without notice.

For updates, call White Sands Missile Range at 575-678-2221 or 575-678-2222, visit nmroads.com or dial 511.

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