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. Construction hours are from 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. A partial road closure will be in place on 19th Street and Nectar Street for the crews to install the new water line.
Direct questions, concerns or special access needs to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us or call 505.662.8150.
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 will continue at designated areas south of Ace Hardware and south of the Los Alamos Fire Training Academy (Station #2).
Flaggers will direct traffic during lane closures for crews working in the area.
Construction Operations:
- Trenching to install the new gas service to the main from approximately the CrossFit Gym 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 CrossFit Gym west towards Ace Hardware. Driveway reconstruction and concrete operations in front of businesses should be anticipated.
- Grading of the roadway will begin between the Fire Station to the Cross Fit Gym and will require intermittent lane closures with detours provided.
- Comcast will be on site, relocating communication pedestals and communication lines at various locations between the CrossFit Gym and 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 505.662.8112.
Countywide Road Striping Continues
The Traffic and Streets Division will continue stripping various roadways across the County. The project will continue through mid-July.
The public is asked to be mindful of crews and striping equipment, follow all traffic control signs, and avoid driving on the freshly painted stripes.
Asphalt Patching Continues
Weather permitting, crews will be patching asphalt sections in the following locations:
- Deer Trail 35th Street, 37th Street
- Terry Lane 36th Street, 38th Street
There will be a moving flagging operation as needed. Please be mindful of the crew and equipment.
Utilities Projects:
The County Dept. 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.
Sycamore Street Patching
Public Works crews will be patching Sycamore Street near Urban Park where the street was cut for a utility repair during the winter. This repair should take no longer than a day and, due to weather delays, has been rescheduled to occur sometime during the week beginning Monday, May 12.
Quartz Street Asphalt Work
Public Works crews will be laying asphalt on Quartz Street to patch a trench previously dug for natural gas line work. This repair should take no longer than a day and, due to weather delays, has been rescheduled to occur sometime during the week beginning Monday, May 12.
Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project work on West Road and Camp May Road
DPU contractors will construct a new water tank on West Road and install a water pipeline between West Road and Camp May Road up to the Camp May campground. On West Road, work will primarily take place on the shoulder.
Camp May Road will be closed Monday through Thursday for the duration of the project. Trails accessible from Camp May Road will also be closed for hikers, bikers, and other recreationists.
More information on this project can be found here.
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.
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.
During the project, a staging area at the eastern end of the park, near the entrance from 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.
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 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. 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.
Questions or concerns may be addressed to DPU Associate Engineer Mariano Montoya, Mariano.Montoya@lacnm.us, 505.709.8690.
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
WR Land Investment, LLC has begun work on Longview Drive in White Rock. Friday, April 11 at 8 a.m. and will continue through Sept. 11, 2025. 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, please contact Philip Gurskey at 267.816.0299.
Hill Apartments and the Realignment of 35th Street at Trinity Drive (NM- 502)/Pavilion Construction
Construction activities are almost completed on the south side of Trinity Drive near the new 35th St. intersection. Installation of the Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the pedestrian crosswalk will be constructed at a later date. Traffic Control devices will be set up for minor pavement corrections for limited 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.