Road & Traffic  |  November 10, 2026

Drive Safely on McNutt (NM 273) as Work Resumes

NMDOT crews are back on McNutt (NM 273) starting Wednesday, November 11. Please slow down, stay off your phone, and give crews room to work.

Work resumes
Wed., Nov. 11
Work hours
Mon–Sat, 7 AM–7 PM
Where
Milepost 0.8 to 6
Expected finish
Mid-December

Repaving work on McNutt Road (NM 273) picks back up on Wednesday, November 11, with a new New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) contractor. Work hours stay the same: Monday through Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM. NMDOT now expects the project to be finished in mid-December, weather permitting.

If McNutt is part of your daily drive, here is what to expect and how to help keep everyone safe.

What to expect on the road

  • Single-lane closures during work hours, with flaggers directing traffic.
  • Possible delays through the work zone. Plan a few extra minutes for school drop-off, work, and deliveries.
  • Access stays open. Homes, businesses, and side streets along McNutt remain reachable. The road is not closing.

Five ways to get through the work zone safely

  1. 1Slow down as soon as you see work-zone signs.
  2. 2Follow all signs, flaggers, and cones.
  3. 3Put the phone down. No texting, no scrolling.
  4. 4Watch for workers and equipment entering the lane.
  5. 5Leave extra space. Traffic can stop suddenly.

Check before you go

Full project details

See the schedule, a corridor map, how repaving works, and answers to common questions.

Read more about the NM 273 project

NM 273 is a state highway, and this is an NMDOT project. The City of Sunland Park is sharing this information to keep residents informed. Schedule subject to change.