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White Sands Missile Range plans Friday morning roadblock on Hwy. 70

White Sands Missile Range plans a Friday morning roadblock on US 70 near the missile range.

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White Sands Missile Range plans Friday morning roadblock on Hwy. 70
White Sands Missile Range plans a temporary closure of US 70 Friday morning near the missile range. (Generated for Organ Mountain News by OpenAI/ChatGPT)

The closure is expected to begin at 9:30 a.m. and last about one hour

Organ Mountain News report

LAS CRUCES - White Sands Missile Range plans a temporary closure of US 70 Friday morning near the missile range.

According to WSMR, the roadblock is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 8 and is expected to last about one hour.

The closure will affect traffic at Blue Block, located about two miles east of the access road near mile marker 172, and Brown Block near mile marker 192.

WSMR said San Augustin Pass and the Las Cruces Gate will not be affected. However, Nike Avenue will be affected by the closure.

Officials said all roadblocks are subject to change without notice.

Drivers can check updates by calling 575-678-2221 or 575-678-2222, visiting NM Roads or dialing 511.

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