COUNTY News:Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Canyon Road Reconstruction Warranty Work
TLC Plumbing and Utility will be completing warranty work on the Canyon Road Reconstruction Project Monday, May 22 through Thursday, May 25. Canyon Road will have a temporary construction zone set up with vehicle traffic sharing the westbound lane with bicyclists. This temporary construction zone will be placed on the westbound lane between the Canyon Village Apartments driveway and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church driveway. Sidewalks will be closed to facilitate the utility work that needs to be done. One sidewalk will remain open during construction while the other sidewalk will be closed.
Atomic City Transit bus stop #124 (near Catholic Church) will be temporarily closed due to construction. The stop will be marked with cones when unavailable. Construction hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution around construction activities and to please share the road.
33rd / 34th Street Road and Utility Improvements
TLC Plumbing and Utility will continue working on the utility portion of the project: storm drain, curb drop inlet installation, sidewalk, drive pad and curb & gutter removals. The storm drain installation may impact residents that live in the area of the intersection of 33rd and 34th streets. Construction hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The transit bus stop on 33rd will be temporarily closed throughout the duration of the project. Riders can use the transit stop on 35th Street.
Arkansas Avenue Road and Utility Improvements
TLC Plumbing and Utility will continue construction on Arkansas Avenue. Construction hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The street will be closed from Diamond Drive to 41st Street. Work consists of pavement removal, re-grading of subgrade and placement of new asphalt. The current asphalt placement is scheduled for May 23, weather permitting.
Businesses on Arkansas will remain accessible via Diamond throughout the duration of the project. Southeast-bound traffic on Arkansas will detour thru 41st Street and then turn right on Alabama Avenue for access to Diamond. Through traffic should use alternate routes. Work is anticipated to last for approximately 1 month.
Canyon Glen Bridge Painting Project
All Rite Construction will continue the painting project on Canyon Glen Bridge. Traffic control is set up in the area with flaggers being utilized throughout the workday.
The road will be open to residential traffic during construction operations. Work is anticipated to be complete by the end of June.
Fuller Lodge Canopy Replacement Project
The main entrance to Fuller Lodge Art Center will be closed intermittently due to overhead work to replace the canopy above the doors. Detour signs will be in place directing patrons to the east side entrance of the Art Center.
Traffic & Streets Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Traffic & Streets Division staff. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Call Traffic and Streets Manager Daniel Blea for concerns at 505-663-8206.
Road Striping Continues in Los Alamos
Crews will continue striping roads and curbs in Los Alamos. Work began Monday, May 8 and will continue until complete. Work hours will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
Asphalt Patching in the areas of Mesa Verde St., La Vista St., and La Paloma
Crews will be repairing asphalt in the areas of Mesa Verde St., La Vista St., and La Paloma. Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, May 22 and should be completed by May 26. Work hours will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Crews will stop traffic intermittently as they move through the areas. Please watch for flaggers, crews, and equipment.
Utilities Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by Dept. of Public Utilities (DPU) staff. 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.
Trenching for Electric Continues on Barranca Mesa
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is replacing primary underground electric lines and conduit at the eastern end of Barranca Mesa. The work will reduce or eliminate the risk of electric outages where the existing infrastructure has a history of repeated failures. The project has been extended to continue through May.
DPU’s contractor, Paul Parker Construction Company, is excavating between 410 and 500 Navajo Road and south on Totavi Street. Excavation continues across the intersection of Totavi and Navajo and then through to the end of the Totavi cul-de-sac. Residents in the area should expect sidewalk closures and exercise caution while driving through the work zone. All trenching is on one side of the street.
Non-County Projects
The following road construction updates are posted below in the interest of keeping residents informed but are being managed or conducted by others. Please obey all traffic devices and slowdown in work zones.
Work Resumes on Longview Drive and Sherwood Blvd in White Rock
Kelly Cable of New Mexico will resume work on Monday, May 22 through June 23, 2023. Crews are installing fiber from the northwest corner of Longview Drive and Sherwood Blvd heading east. The sidewalk closure will remain in place south of the White Rock Branch Library just west of the Longview/Sherwood intersection. Traffic and pedestrians are asked to watch for equipment, crews and obey all traffic devices. For questions regarding this project, please contact Charlie Lovato with Kelly Cable of New Mexico at 505-350-9252.
Utility Work and Sidewalk Closure on Camino Redondo & Camino Medio
CableCom, LLC and 2 Men 1 Cable will be working at 1580 Camino Redondo to bore and trench to replace coaxial cable in 2” conduit. The sidewalk on the west side of Camino Redondo between Cumbres Patio and the southwest corner of Camino Redondo will be closed. Pedestrian traffic will detour to the South side of Camino Redondo. Construction will continue through May 26. Work hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For questions or concerns, contact Chad Guinn at CableCom, LLC at 505-506-5615.
Los Alamos High School Senior Procession May 27
Los Alamos High School will have a Senior “Victory Lap” (procession) Saturday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m. following Graduation beginning on Canyon Road at the back parking lot exit next to the auxiliary field, continuing east to Central Ave., and ending at 4th St. Los Alamos Police Department will assist with their entry onto Canyon from the high school and will bring up the rear of the procession. Traffic control may exist at Central and 15th St., as needed, to keep general traffic from entering the procession. The procession should be concluded by approximately 12:15 p.m. For questions, call Mike at 505-412-8535 or 505-663-2515.
Construction is Continuing on Improvements to NM 4/East Jemez Road Intersection
NNSA – Update as of May 12, 2023:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, completion of Phase 1-B has been extended to mid-June 2023. During this phase, crews are working on both sides of NM 4 as well as on the north shoulder of E. Jemez Road.
The following traffic impacts are in place:
- Crews are working on the embankment, grading within the median area and placing subgrade. They are also placing base course, and plan to pave the median detour areas and mill asphalt for future work later this month.
- Temporary traffic signals have been installed at the intersection.
- The speed limit throughout the construction area is reduced to 35 MILES PER HOUR. PLEASE OBEY THE SPEED LIMIT.
- Access to the parking area for the Bandelier National Monument Tsankawi Unit is COMPLETELY CLOSEDas of Monday, April 3, 2023. No alternate access will be provided. A new access is expected to be open in late October 2023.
During construction, all existing travel lanes on NM 4 and E. Jemez Road will remain open during peak travel times – 6:30-8:30 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Any lane closures will occur during non-peak hours and flaggers will direct traffic. All construction is weather permitting and is subject to change without notice.
Motorists are encouraged to slow down and give themselves additional time to reach their destination. More construction phases will follow, with the project expected to be completed in late 2023.
