El Paso, TX – Drivers traveling between El Paso and New Mexico are facing significant disruptions today as U.S. Highway 62/180 remains closed, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The closure affects the stretch between FM 1111 and SH 54, impacting both eastbound and westbound traffic.
According to DPS officials, the emergency closure was issued due to unsafe road conditions in the area. Authorities have not yet provided an estimated time for reopening. Motorists are being urged to avoid the affected corridor and use alternate routes until further notice.
The closure is expected to impact commercial trucking and regional travelers heading toward Guadalupe Mountains National Park and the New Mexico border. DPS troopers are positioned at key intersections to redirect vehicles and ensure public safety.
Residents planning to travel through the region are encouraged to check road conditions before departure and follow official updates from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and DPS social media channels for reopening announcements.
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