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County Asphalt Patching Operation Continues Dec. 13-17

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division mobile asphalt and concrete patching operation that began Monday, Dec. 6, will continue conjointly with Allied 360.

The operation is taking place throughout Los Alamos and White Rock to repair damage to roads that resulted from emergency utility line work.

Traffic controls will be in place for motorists in the vicinity of the work. The operation is occurring Monday through Friday, Dec. 13-17, weather permitting and may continue for several more weeks until all necessary repairs have been made.

Direct questions to DPU Engineering Read More

N.M. 4 And E. Jemez Road Improvements Near Fruition

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Participants at the Dec. 2 T-Board meeting, clockwise from top left, Carol Brown of the NNSA Los Alamos Field Office, T-Board Chair David North, Pete Maggiore of the Los Alamos Field Office and T-Board members Georgia  Strickfaden, Michael Dolejsi and Councilor Denise Derkacs. LADP screenshot 

By KIRSTEN LAKSEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

It’s been a long time coming but construction on the N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road intersection is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2022.

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board was updated on the project to improve this intersection Read More

Work Zone Crash Claims Life Of NMDOT Employee

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is grieving the death of a beloved employee.

Mittie Runyan was killed in a work zone crash Monday, Dec. 6 on US 285. She and her maintenance crew based in Artesia were placing reflectors on a newly resurfaced stretch of road when the crash occurred. Runyan was 58 years old. She was hired April 3, 2000.

“This painful loss will reverberate statewide,” Transportation Secretary Mike Sandoval said. “We are a close-knit group, and we all grieve when we lose one of our own. Our deepest condolences go out to Mittie’s family who graciously Read More

NCRTD Looks To Reduce Service On Three Routes; Opens Public Comment Period

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NCRTD News:

The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) is looking to implement a series of route modifications as a result of its recent service plan update and in an effort to run routes more efficiently.

Reductions in service are being planned on the 260 La Cienega, 180 El Rito and 320 Questa routes.

Due to low ridership on the 260 La Cienega route, modifications are being planned, which could include service reductions. The District is seeking public comment on how the route might best serve the community, or if the route should be re-designed to better suit their needs. 

On the 180 El Read More

Atomic City Transit Announces Temporary Bus Stop Closures #565 Club Road, #564 & #565 Arizona Avenue

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Atomic City Transit. Post file photo

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit announces temporary bus stop closures for asphalt repair: #565 Club Road, #564 and #565 Arizona Avenue.

This closure will affect Route 5 Barranca Mesa.

The closure is anticipated to last through Thursday, Dec. 9. Riders are asked to use bus stops #561 and #562 to the Transit Center.

For additional information, call the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for see the ACT Tracker to locate specific bus routes.

For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More

Posts From The Road: Great Platte River Road Archway

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The Archway: The archway spans 309 feet over I-80 just east of Kearney, Nebr. The 1,500-ton structure was lifted into place in one piece in August 1999 during an 8-hour closure of the highway. The archway houses a two-story museum featuring Nebraska and Platte River Valley history and America’s migration west beginning in the 1800s. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

A Closer View: A closer view of the Great Platte River Road Archway reveals how the structural framework of the arch is on the exterior while the wall of the arch is inside of the structural components. The colorful exterior shines Read More

Road Patching Work In Los Alamos County Begins Monday

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COUNTY News:

Asphalt and concrete patching will begin Monday, Dec. 6 in various areas of Los Alamos and White Rock.

The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will conduct a mobile patching operation with minor traffic controls as they move throughout the county.

The work will occur Monday through Friday, weather permitting, for several weeks until all necessary repairs have been made.

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) coordinated with the Traffic and Streets Division to repair damage to roads resulting from emergency utility line work. The plants that source asphalt will Read More

Lane Closures At Villa & 36 And Diamond & 38 Begin Dec. 8

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COMCAST News:

Crews from Comcast construction contractor Cablecom will be onsite beginning Wednesday Dec. 8 to complete fiber splicing at the following locations and times:

  • Villa Street and 36th Street, 9 p.m. Dec. 8 and concluding at approximately 6 a.m. Dec. 9. The bike lane heading east on Villa Street will be closed; and
  • Diamond Drive and 38th Street, 9 p.m. Dec. 8 and concluding at approximately 6 a.m. Dec. 9. There will be a single right lane closure on westbound Diamond Drive.

Motorists are asked to proceed carefully through these project zones.

Direct questions or concerns regarding Read More

Sidewalk And Bike Lane Closed On Diamond Monday

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COUNTY News:

The sidewalk and bicycle lane will be closed 9-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, in front of the New Mexico Department of Health Office at 1183 Diamond Dr.

Crews will be replacing a streetlight damaged in an accident.

Pedestrians are encouraged to use the pedestrian crossings at the signalized intersections at Sandia and Canyon Road.

The County asks motorists to slow down and follow all traffic safety devices in this work zone.

Direct questions regarding this project to County Traffic Operations Manager Aaron Park at  505.662.8113. Read More

NNSA Public Briefing On NM 4 Upgrade 5:30 p.m. Today

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NNSA News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the New Mexico Department of Transportation have agreed to partner to redesign and rebuild the intersection at N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road in Los Alamos, which leads to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2022 and last through 2023.

NNSA will provide a public briefing on this project at 5:30 p.m. today at the Los Alamos County Transportation Board. This event can be viewed here.

“This partnership is good news for NNSA, for the state of New Mexico, and for our community, said NNSA Los Read More