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White Sands Missile Range to close U.S. 70 Thursday morning

White Sands Missile Range will close U.S. 70 for about an hour Thursday morning, potentially impacting commuters and travelers east of Las Cruces.

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White Sands Missile Range to close U.S. 70 Thursday morning
(Courtesy photo / National Park Service)

One-hour closure expected between 7:25 and 8:25 a.m. near key checkpoints east of Las Cruces

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - White Sands Missile Range will temporarily close U.S. 70 Thursday morning, potentially affecting some commuters and travelers heading east of Las Cruces.

The closure is scheduled to begin at 7:25 a.m. and is expected to last about one hour, with the road reopening by 8:25 a.m., according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation.

The closure will occur at two locations: Blue Block, about 2 miles east of the WSMR 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, though officials said Nike Avenue will be impacted during the closure.

Officials noted that all roadblocks are subject to change without notice.

For updates, travelers can call 575-678-2221 or 575-678-2222, visit nmroads.com or dial 511.

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