U.S. 70 lane closures for resurfacing work in Portales
Portales – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is performing maintenance surface repair work on U.S. 70 from mile marker 423 to mile marker 427 in Portales. The 4-mile maintenance project is expected to be complete this summer, weather permitting.

During the work motorists can expect a one-lane closure and short delays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Drivers are asked to watch for maintenance personnel working in the area, observe temporary signing, and reduce speed to the posted speed limits.

Manon Arnett, Public Information Officer for the New Mexico Department of Transportation District