COUNTY News:
Public Works/Traffic Division projects:
Central Avenue Closure for Independence Day events:
Pedestrians and motorists are to be advised that Central Avenue from Oppenheimer to 15th will be closed the morning of July 4 for the Y adult 5K run and then the children’s firecracker parade. Farmer’s Market will be OPEN at the library overflow lot July 4; market-goers are asked to use Rose or Canyon and access Farmer’s Market from the north side. Parking will be available for the market at the Betty Ehart Senior Center or the Fuller Lodge lot; both of these facilities are closed on the holiday.
Manhole Repairs – Ponderosa Estates in Los Alamos:
Beginning Monday, crews will be adjusting manholes in the Ponderosa Estates area. Work will begin on Aspen Drive at Range Road and continue along Aspen Drive, Sumac Lane and Maple Drive before finishing back at Aspen Drive. Since there dozens of manhole adjustments in this subdivision, construction is scheduled to continue through July 31. The concrete being used is a high strength mix and will require a cure time; therefore, residents are urged to avoid driving over these manholes for the first few days after they are poured. Traffic control will be set up daily in several locations along the project route and residents are urged to use caution when driving through and walking near these work zones. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Road Striping in White Rock:
Traffic and Streets Division crews continue striping local roadways to replace faded markings for traffic safety. Crews have finished in Los Alamos and moved on to White Rock. Work will continue until main roadways are finished; all work is expected to wrap up mid-July. Work is weather dependent. No traffic delays anticipated that will impede traffic flow; please slow down and use caution when crews are working in these areas.
Questions on the above projects? E-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, or call 662-8150.
Other road construction projects:
NM502 Roundabout and Road Reconstruction (NMDOT project)
No change to traffic pattern for last week. No work on July 4 or 5 because of the holiday. The contractor continues working on common trench for utilities from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Monday – Friday. Expect delays. The speed limit is reduced to 25 mph. NM502 (Trinity Drive) east-bound traffic is being detoured to 4th Street and Central Avenue. After a full stop, motorists should turn right (east) and travel through the construction zone to continue east-bound out of Los Alamos on NM502. West-bound NM502 traffic entering Los Alamos and approaching the roundabout construction zone is being detoured onto Central Avenue; continue west to Knecht Street (or alternatively, continue to the traffic light at 15th Street) then turn left to return to Trinity Drive. There is only one lane of traffic in each direction on Central Avenue. Please slow down, use caution and expect delays in this area, especially during peak commute times.
Traffic advisories from NMDOT are available on www.nmroads.com and motorists are asked to check the site for updates on this project as it proceeds.
Advance Notice: Manhattan Loop (Near the NM502 Roundabout Project) – Cable Repairs Begin July 8 (Cablecom project):
Cablecom will be repairing cable behind the sidewalk requiring a full sidewalk closure at 48 Manhattan loop; work will occur at the intersection of Canyon and Manhattan loop for cable fiber repairs beginning Monday, July 8 and finishing Wednesday, July 10. Because of the proximity to the NM502 project, pedestrians and motorists are urged to use extra caution in this already congested work zone.
TA-21 Clean Up Project – DP Road (N3B project):
No change in truck traffic on DP Rd from last week’s report. Clean-up work on the LANL TA-21 Site at the far eastern end of DP Road continues. Large trucks carrying away demolition debris containers will be exiting DP Rd at an average of approximately three trucks per day. Motorists are asked to be alert for trucks exiting; use caution when entering or exiting DP Rd, as this area is near the NM502 Road Reconstruction project.
Advance Notice: Utility/Rd Constr. Longview Dr in White Rock Begins July 8 (Dig It Excavating project):
A portion of Longview Dr will be closed for utility work requiring an asphalt cut, between 117 Longview to 123 Longview, beginning Monday, July 8 and continuing through Friday, July 12. Detour signs will be posted.
