The Road Department will repair some roads with hot mix and chip seal the following roads starting May 16 through 30 in the Doña Ana area, in the County's Districts 4 and 5.

The roads scheduled for repairs are Joe Gutierrez Street, Desert Wind Way, Webb Road, Sandhill Road and Ferguson Road.

All roads will remain open throughout the maintenance work schedule and traffic will be reduced to a single lane.

Hot mix is a type of asphalt made by heating a sticky material from oil and mixing it with small rocks. This creates a strong, smooth road surface that can handle heavy traffic and harsh weather without breaking down.

Chip seal is heated asphalt liquid sprayed on the road's surface, followed by small chips. Chip sealing helps extend the life of asphalt by protecting the pavement from the effects of sun and water, increasing skid resistance and filling small cracks and other surface defects.

Motorists are encouraged to reduce their speed around maintenance areas, pay attention to signs and follow the guidance of road traffic control staff.

For further information and more updates, please visit www.donaana.gov

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