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. Hours of construction 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 and water lines.

Residents can expect large equipment and construction noise. 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 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). Parking will remain open during construction unless otherwise signed.

Flaggers will direct traffic during lane closures for crews working in the area. Traffic is asked to follow all work zone signs and exercise caution. Access to businesses will be maintained and advanced notice will be made of any temporary access impacts.

Construction Operations for Week of April 14:

• New electrical tie-ins with periodic electric outages are anticipated. Advanced notice will be provided to those affected.
• Trenching for installation of the new sewer force main from approximately Ace Hardware 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 Cross Fit Gym west towards the 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 Cross Fit Gym to 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. Direct questions or concerns to Traffic and Streets Manager Daniel Blea at 505.663.8112.

Night work at N.M. 502 Roundabout and on Central Avenue Begins April 18

Crews will be painting the crosswalks at the N.M. 502 Roundabout starting at 2 a.m. April 18. In addition, crews will stripe crosswalks on Central Avenue at 6th Street and Central Avenue at 7th Street. Temporary lane closures will be in place with flagging operations. Work is anticipated to be completed by 10 a.m. April 18. Direct questions or concerns to Traffic Manager Aaron Park at 505.709.0949.

Sidewalk and Landscaping Work on Central Avenue

Work is almost completed along Central Avenue at the parking lot at Central and 20th Street, across from the U.S. Post Office at the orange barricades. The plate cover for the drainage is forthcoming, there are barricades over the opening, but the sidewalk is open.

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.

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. 

Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4

Wagner Construction began paving 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. April 10 near the intersection of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Drivers in White Rock should obey traffic controls leading up to and around work zones.

Wagner is the DPU contractor for the N.M. 4 Water Transmission Line Replacement/Fiber Conduit Installation Project. The need for paving results from previous weekend work at the intersection to move the water transmission line under the road from the south side to the north side. 

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

DPU contractors will be constructing a new water tank on West Road and installing water pipeline next to West Road and Camp May Road all the way up to Camp May campground.

On West Road, work will primarily take place on the shoulder.

Camp May Road will be closed every Monday through Thursday for the duration of the project, as will trails accessible from Camp May Road for all hikers, bikers and other recreators. 

Camping at Camp May Campground is limited to Friday and Saturday nights on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will not be available. Campers must extinguish campfires, pack up belongings and leave the area no later than dusk Sunday evening. The entrance/exit to Camp May will be closed and locked from Sunday night through Friday morning.

More information on this project can be found here.

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.

The Western Area Sewer Reconstruction project will improve and replace sewer line infrastructure for homes on 45th and 46th streets that back up to Western Area Park. The sewer line runs below some houses bordering the Park and will be moved out to the street as part of the project.

During the project, a staging area at the eastern end of the park, near the entrance from the 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.

DPU’s contractor, DUB-L-EE Construction, will be conducting the work, which is expected to impact only the edges of the park near adjacent homes. Homeowners whose properties will be affected have been individually notified by DPU.

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 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Los Alamos County appreciates the public’s patience and understanding during this important improvement. For more information, contact DPU Project Manager Casey Aumack at 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.

Direct questions or concerns to DPU Associate Engineer Mariano Montoya at Mariano.Montoya@lacnm.us at 505.709.8690.

N.M. 4 Water Transmission Line Replacement/Fiber Conduit Installation

Two work zones will be set up along N.M. 4 for this project. Work will begin at Rover Boulevard in White Rock and move along N.M. 4 toward N.M. 502 as the project progresses. While one lane will remain open for each direction of traffic along most of the N.M. 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.

Longview Drive Road Closure and Construction Begins

WR Land Investment, LLC began work April 11 on Longview Drive, which is expected to continue through Sept. 11 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 Street at Trinity Drive (N.M. 502)

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 workers while both eastbound and westbound lanes will remain open. Motorists and bicyclists will be asked to share the road. Both sidewalks are open. Direct all questions, concerns and special access needs to Pavilion Construction at 469.907.6045.