COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

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. 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 continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project. Construction hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with the addition of Fridays and weekends, as needed.

A full road closure on Bathtub Row from Juniper Street to Peach/ Nectar Street, including the intersection of Peach Street and Bathtub Row, is in place to allow for construction activities of the new electrical lines. Crews will be on 19th Street and Nectar Street potholing in preparation of the new water line installation to begin in early May.

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.

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Updates

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

Parking will continue at designated areas south of Ace Hardware and south of the Los Alamos Fire Training Academy (Station #2).

Flaggers will direct traffic during lane closures for crews working in the area.

Construction Operations the Week of April 28:

• New electrical tie-ins with periodic electric outages are anticipated. Advanced notice will be provided to those affected.
• Trenching for installing the new sewer force and gas service mains from approximately the CrossFit Gym to Fire Station #2 will be underway and will require one-lane closures.
• Concrete operations will continue, as crews install new curb and gutter from CrossFit Gym west towards Ace Hardware. Driveway reconstruction and concrete operations in front of businesses should be anticipated.  
• Comcast will be on site, relocating communication pedestals and communication lines at various locations between the CrossFit Gym and Fire Station #2.

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 Traffic and Streets Manager Daniel Blea at 505.663.8112 for concerns.

Countywide Road Striping Continues

The Traffic and Streets Division will continue stripping various roadways across the County. The project will continue through mid-July.

The public is asked to be mindful of crews and striping equipment, follow all traffic control signs, and avoid driving on the freshly painted stripes.

Utilities Projects:

The County Department 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.

Sycamore Street Patching

Public Works crews will patch Sycamore Street near Urban Park, where the street was cut for utility repair during the winter. The repairs should take no longer than a day and will occur between April 28 and May 2.

Quartz Street Asphalt Work

Public Works crews will lay asphalt on Quartz Street to patch a trench previously dug for natural gas line work. The repair should take no longer than a day and will occur between April 28 and May 2.

Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project work on West Road and Camp May Road

DPU contractors will construct a new water tank on West Road and install a water pipeline between West Road and Camp May Road up to the Camp May campground. On West Road, work will primarily take place on the shoulder.

Camp May Road will be closed Monday through Thursday for the duration of the project. Trails accessible from Camp May Road will also be closed for hikers, bikers, and other recreationists. 

More information on this project can be found here.

East Gate Drive Electric Line Installation

Parker Construction will continue trench work on East Gate Drive for an electric line installation on weekdays. Anyone turning onto East Gate Drive should be mindful of flagging operations, as trenching operations will cross the road. 

Western Area Park Sewer Reconstruction Project

DPU’s contractor, DUB-L-EE Construction, will continue trench work in Western Area Park for a sewer main replacement project. The park will remain open, with work zones and staging areas closed off.

During the project, a staging area at the eastern end of the park, near the entrance from UNM-LA property, will be set up and closed off. The basketball court will also be closed as it will be used to stage heavy equipment to prevent damage to the lawn.

While the work is ongoing, park users may experience limited access to certain park areas, noise disruptions and detours. Park users are asked to respect safety barricades and stay away from work zones. Work will be conducted 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Los Alamos County appreciates the public’s patience and understanding during this important improvement project. For more information, contact DPU Project Manager Casey Aumack, casey.aumack@lacnm.us or 505.663.1830.

Oppenheimer Electric Primary Replacement

The primary electric service along Oppenheimer Drive south of Trinity Drive is being replaced to improve electric reliability. This project is expected to last about two months. DPU’s contractor, SanbrosCorp, began by excavating a 24” trench in the asphalt parallel to Oppenheimer Drive close to the curb on the west side of the street. The contractor installed conduit and caution tape, backfilled, and tamped the trenched area.

The work has crossed to the east lane of Oppenheimer near the gas station at Trinity Drive. Flagging operations will occur as necessary and drivers are asked to pass the work zone slowly and cautiously.

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

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.

Earth Day Festival

Traffic is asked to be cautious and slow down in the vicinity of the Los Alamos Nature Center for the PEEC Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 26. As part of the all-day event, there will be an increase in pedestrian traffic, regular Atomic City Transit shuttle stops, and significant roadside parking in the area. Heavy, slow-moving traffic may also be present. If not attending the Earth Day Festival, traffic is asked to avoid the area.

Longview Drive Road Closure and Construction Begins

WR Land Investment, LLC began April 11 and will continue through Sept. 11 work on Longview Drive in White Rock. A road closure will remain in place during the entire project. The project includes demolition of existing buildings, installation of infrastructure, and construction of a new subdivision. The winding road adjacent to Longview Drive will be open during the project. If needed, there is a “turnaround” location on the west side of the road closure. Direct questions or concerns regarding this project to Philip Gurskey at 267.816.0299.

Hill Apartments and the Realignment of 35th at Trinity (N.M. 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 when asked. Both sidewalks are open. Direct questions, concerns or special access needs to Pavilion Construction at 469.907.6045.