COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works Department staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.

For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “County Projects” link and select “Public Works” at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update

Courtesy/LAC

TLC Plumbing & Utility works 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Parking:

Parking will not be allowed south of DP Road outside of designated areas south of Ace Hardware and south of the Los Alamos Fire Training Academy.

Traffic Control:

Crews will continue two trenching operations on DP Road from Ace Hardware, heading east, to install conduits for electrical, water and gas lines.

Follow all work zone signs and exercise caution; flaggers may direct traffic during certain construction events.

Access to businesses will be maintained; westbound traffic direction remains unchanged. 

All questions and concerns should be sent to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150. For additional project details, visit the Public Works Department DP Road Reconstruction Project.

Rose Street Reconstruction Project

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TLC Plumbing & Utility works 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday on Rose Street from Central Avenue to Peach Street, including sections of Peach Street and Spruce Street.

Work Details:

Crews will begin preparation for final paving operation which will commence mid-week.

Final site clearing, installation of concrete collars for utilities and pavement markings will be ongoing until August. 

All questions, concerns, or special access needs should be sent to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. For additional project details, visit the Public Works Department Rose Street Reconstruction Project.

Urban Trail Phase I and II Project

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Crews will work 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, with weekend work if needed. Construction of the Trail will continue along the north side of Canyon Road between the Tennis Courts and Los Alamos Nature Center driveway. The north shoulder on Canyon in this area is closed, with two lanes of traffic generally maintained.

Flaggers will be used when lane closures are needed for construction vehicle access to the work areas.

Work to construct the boardwalk section of the trail will also continue in the wooded area by the Tennis Courts.

All questions, concerns, or special access needs should be sent to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. For additional project details, visit the Public Works Department Urban Trail Project webpage.

Utilities Projects:

Los Alamos County Dept. of Public Utilities (DPU) staff manages the projects listed in this section. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Contact the Customer Care Center 505.662.8333, CustomerCare@lacnm.us, or visit ladpu.com/Projects.

Overlook Park Irrigation Work Continues

The trail section at Overlook Park between Spirio Soccer Field and Softball Field 3 will be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians. This closure is necessary for work on interconnecting the irrigation system with the potable water system as a backup to the reclaimed water that is typically used to water the fields. This work is expected to last into October.

Traffic & Streets Projects:

Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division staff manages the projects listed in this section. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Call Traffic and Streets Manager Daniel Blea with concerns at 505.663.8112.

Crack Sealing is postponed until mid-July in the North Community and Quemazon Areas. Dismuke Construction, under contract with Los Alamos County, has paused crack sealing in these North Community areas due to monsoons: Woodland, 35th Street, 36th Street, Alabama Avenue, Yucca, 48th, 47th and 45th streets, and Club Road. Work will begin again in mid-July.

Asphalt Patching on 45th, 46th Streets and Yucca Street Begins July 1. Traffic and Street crews continue to patch asphalt sections on 45th Street, 46th Street, and Yucca Street on July 1. There will be a flagging operation in place as needed.

Non-County Projects:

The following construction project is not funded by Los Alamos County. Updates are included to keep residents informed of potential traffic impacts. Questions should be directed to the parties identified below. Please obey all traffic devices and slowdown in work zones.

Lane Closure – Trinity Drive at 35th Street (Hill Apartments)

Pavilion Construction is working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (and weekends as needed) to reconstruct the south side of Trinity Drive near the new 35th Street intersection as part of the 35th realignment project associated with the new Hill Apartments (work expected to continue further into July).

• Lane Closure: Eastbound right lane is closed. Traffic is temporarily shifted to the center lane.
• Bike Lane Closure: Eastbound bike lane is closed; motorists and bicyclists are asked to share the road.
• Pedestrian Access: Sidewalk closures are posted; pedestrians should follow signage and avoid the work zone.

For questions, concerns, or special access needs, contact Pavilion Construction at 469.907.6045.

Sidewalk Closure and Lane Shift on Rover Blvd Begins July 5

Kelly Cable NM LLC will close the sidewalk on the southwest side of Rover Blvd at the Speedway Gas Station and shift the right lane to allow crews to work on existing cable infrastructure. Sidewalk detours will be at the intersection of NM 4 at Rover Blvd and at the intersection of Rover Blvd and Meadow Lane. For more information regarding this project, contact Charlie Lovato at Kelly Cable NM LLC., 505.350.9252.