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.

Capital Improvement 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 “Projects/Public Works” link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.

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.

Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates

Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project. 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 Street and utility improvements along 15th St. and 19th Street. The project is divided into two phases.

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. Construction hours are 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.

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.

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Updates

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

Parking:

• Parking will continue in designated areas south of Ace Hardware and south of the Los Alamos Fire Training Academy. Parking will remain open during construction unless otherwise signed.

Traffic Control:

• Flaggers will direct traffic during lane closure for crews working in the area
• Follow all work zone signs and exercise caution
• Access will be maintained and advanced notice will be made of any temporary access impacts.

Construction Operations:

• 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 services to the force main from approximately Cross Fit Gym to Fire Station will be underway and will require one-lane closures.
• Concrete operations will continue, as crews install and 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 the Fire Station.
• All questions and concerns should be sent to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150.

Non-County Projects:

The following construction project 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 slow down in work zones. 

Longview Drive Road Closure and Construction

WR Land Investment, LLC began work on Longview Drive in White Rock, which will continue through Sept. 11. 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. For questions or concerns regarding this project, contact Philip Gurskey at 267.816.0299.

Hill Apartments and the Realignment of 35th Street at Trinity Drive (N.M. 502)/Pavilion Construction

Construction activities are almost completed on the south side of Trinity Drive near the new 35th Street intersection. Installation of the Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the pedestrian crosswalk will be constructed later in the month. Traffic Control devices will be set up for minor pavement corrections for a limited time 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.

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