COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works 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 page 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. 

Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates

Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility have resumed work this week as part of the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project, which was on winter suspension. The project, a partnership between the County Public Works and the Dept. of Public Utilities, involves road and utility improvements on Bathtub Row from Central Ave. to Peach Street, Peach/Nectar Street to 15th St., and utility improvements along 15th St. and 19th St. The project is divided into two phases. With Phase 1 completed last year, crews mobilized this week to begin work on Phase 2.

A full road closure on Bathtub Row from Juniper Street to Peach/ Nectar Street is in place to allow for surveying and utility locates to be performed, with construction activities to follow.

Construction of the new sewer line and water lines will begin.

Hours of Construction

TLC Plumbing & Utility will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with the addition of Fridays and weekends, as needed. Residents can expect large equipment and construction noise.

Traffic Impact

To minimize disruption, the contractor will notify and coordinate with affected business owners and residents for certain construction logistics, utility upgrades, and traffic changes as work progresses.  Services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, school bus, transit, and emergency services will be maintained.

Traffic should follow all detour signs. The detours will ensure ingress and egress to businesses and residences. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are advised to use caution around construction activities and avoid entering the work zone.

Help us keep you informed

All questions, concerns, or special access needs should be sent to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150. We thank residents and business owners in advance for their cooperation and patience.

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Updates

TLC Plumbing & Utility is working Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting)

Courtesy/Los Alamos County

Parking:

Parking will continue at designated areas south of Ace Hardware and south of the Los Alamos Fire Training Academy (Station #2). Parking will remain open during construction unless otherwise signed.

Traffic Control:

• Flaggers will be directing traffic during the lane closure for the crew work area
• Follow all work zone signs and exercise caution
• Access to businesses will be maintained. 

Construction Operations:

Crews will continue installing 3” sewer clean-outs in the manholes from Trinity Drive to Fire Station #2 and drop inlets and sewer lines from Cross Fit Gym westward throughout the week.

During these operations, one lane will be closed around each work area, and flagger operations will be utilized to direct traffic on DP Road and to businesses.

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 DP Road Reconstruction Project.

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 Daniel Blea, Traffic and Streets Manager, at 505.663.8112 for concerns.  

Sidewalk and Landscaping Work on Central Ave.

Work along Central Ave. will begin on Wednesday, March 12, at the parking lot at Central and 20th St., across from the U.S. Post Office, at the orange barricades. The old parking lot entrance in this location will be closed, and the County will extend the sidewalks and landscaping within the right-of-way to provide continuous pedestrian access.

Community Broadband Network (CBN) Project:  

The County Broadband Manager, Jerry Smith, is the Project Manager for the CBN project and can be reached by emailing jerry.smith@lacnm.us, or visiting www.lacnm.com/broadband.

Starting March 17, residents may notice crews and trucks from Kelly Cable working in the North Community and Western Area neighborhoods as part of the initial phase of Los Alamos County’s Community Broadband Network project. These teams will assess existing county-owned conduit infrastructure for possible use with the CBN through April 11, working Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

While we expect minimal impacts, we kindly ask residents to avoid parking in work zones and follow these guidelines when crews are present:

• • Park in driveways whenever possible.
  • If parking on the street, use the opposite side from where crews are working.

Where and When Will Crews Be Working?

The tentative work schedule for March 17-25 is as follows (subject to change):

March 17-20

• Trinity Dr. (46th St. – 49th St.) – Park on the north and east sides
• Sandia Dr. (46th St. – Trinity Dr.) – Park on the south and east sides
• 49th St. (Trinity Dr. – Sandia Dr.) – Park on the west side
• 48th St. (Trinity Dr. – Sandia Dr.) – Park on the east side

March 21 & 24-25

• Walnut St. (33rd St. – Villa St.) – Park on the south side
• Urban St. (34th St. to end) – No street parking; please use driveways

The schedule for March 26 – April 11 will be provided in a follow-up update.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work toward bringing high-speed broadband to the community!

Utilities Projects:  

The 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 at 505.662.8333, CustomerCare@lacnm.us, or visit ladpu.com/Projects.

Oppenheimer Electric Primary Replacement

The primary electric service along Oppenheimer Drive will be replaced to improve electric reliability. This project is expected to last about two months. DPU’s contractor, SanbrosCorp, will begin by excavating a 24″ trench in the asphalt parallel to Oppenheimer Drive as close to the curb on the west side of the street as possible. Cones will be placed around the work zone.

SanbrosCorp will open a section of the trench, block it off tightly with cones, and continue trenching. The contractor will then install conduit and caution tape, backfill, and tamp the trenched area. The cones will then be moved to the next section to be trenched. The sidewalk will remain open. 

Residents along Oppenheimer are asked to refrain from parking on Oppenheimer between Loma Vista Trinity for the duration of the project. 

Questions or concerns may be addressed to DPU Associate Engineer Mariano Montoya, Mariano.Montoya@lacnm.us, 505.709.8690.

NM-4 Water Transmission Line Replacement/Fiber Conduit Installation

Courtesy/Los Alamos County

Two work zones will be set up along NM-4 for this project. Work will begin at Rover Boulevard in White Rock and move along NM-4 toward NM-502 as the project progresses. While one lane will remain open for each direction of traffic along most of the NM-4 stretch, there may be a one-lane closure with flaggers within White Rock. Drivers are asked to obey traffic controls and exercise patience while passing work zones.

For more information regarding this project, visit the project page.

Non-County Projects:  

The following construction projects are 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 within each description. Please obey all traffic devices and slowdown in work zones.

Sidewalk and Shoulder Closure at the Corner of Loma Linda Drive and La Tierra

Weather permitting, CableCom, LLC, and High 5 Network will close the sidewalk and shoulder at the corner of Loma Linda Drive and La Tierra. Work will continue through March 20, with construction hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 

Crews will be installing Comcast facilities in the area. Equipment will be located within the parking lane and sidewalk. Please approach the work zone with caution and obey all traffic devices.

If you have questions about this project, please contact Paul Garcia, Project Supervisor, at 505.238.0551 or email at paul.garcia@cablecomllc.net.

Sidewalk and Shoulder Closure continues on Camino Uva North of Camino Cereza

Weather permitting, CableCom, LLC, and High 5 Networks will close the sidewalk and shoulder on Camino Uva north of Camino Cereza. Work will continue through March 20.

Construction hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Crews will be installing Comcast facilities in the area. Equipment will be located within the parking lane and sidewalk. Please approach the work zone with caution and obey all traffic devices.

For questions regarding this project, please contact Paul Garcia, Project Supervisor, at 505.238.0551 or email at paul.garcia@cablecomllc.net.

Hill Apartments and the Realignment of 35th Street at Trinity Drive (NM- 502)/Pavilion Construction

Construction activities are almost completed on the south side of Trinity Drive near the new 35th Street intersection. The Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) installation at the pedestrian crosswalk will be constructed later in the month. Traffic Control devices will be set up for minor pavement corrections for limited periods to protect the workers while both eastbound and westbound lanes will remain open.

Motorists and bicyclists will be asked to share the road. Both sidewalks are open.

Questions, concerns or special access needs should be sent to Pavilion Construction at 469.907.6045.