COUNTY News:

Public Works Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email  lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “County Projects” link and select “Public Works” at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.

Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.

Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update

TLC Plumbing & Utility works 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Parking:

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

Traffic Control:

• Follow all work zone signs and exercise caution; flaggers may direct traffic during certain construction events.

Access to businesses will be maintained.

Construction Operations:

• Crews will be performing utility tie-ins at individual businesses for conduits for electricity services crossing DP Road to the north side. Coordination with businesses will continue for any temporary disruptions to utility services by TLC and the Department of Public Utilities.

For additional project details, visit the Public Works Department DP Road Reconstruction Project.

Urban Trail Phase I and II Project

Crews will work 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.

• Construction of the Trail continues along the north side of Canyon Road between the tennis courts and the Aquatic Center.
• The north shoulder on Canyon remains closed, with two lanes of traffic generally maintained. 
• Flaggers will be used when lane closures are needed for construction vehicles’ access to the work areas. 
• Work to construct the boardwalk section of the trail will also continue in the wooded area by the Tennis Courts.

For additional project details, visit the Public Works Department Urban Trail Project webpage.

Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project

TLC Plumbing & Utility will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, with the addition of Fridays and weekends, as needed. Residents can expect large equipment, and construction noise.

• Crews will continue preparing for the paving of the Fuller Lodge parking lots and the phase one portion of Bathtub Row, Juniper, and Oppenheimer Drive. Paving is scheduled for the phase one area and parking lots the following week.
• The full road closure will remain in effect at Bathtub Row from Central to Oppenheimer (Mesa Public Library Driveway). Please continue to use the designated pedestrian path for access into and around Fuller Lodge, Museum and Art Center.

For additional project details, visit the Public Works Department Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project webpage.

Ice Rink Parking Lot Improvement Project

Franco’s Builder, LLC will begin phase one of the improvements to the Los Alamos County Ice Rink overflow parking lot. Phase one includes sidewalk and railing improvements, retaining walls, and drainage upgrades.

Phase two improvements, scheduled for the spring of 2025, will include regrading and paving the parking lot.

The overflow parking lot will remain closed during both phases of the project. The community can expect large equipment and construction noise. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  

Utilities Projects:

Los Alamos 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 505.662.8333, CustomerCare@lacnm.us, or visit ladpu.com/Projects. 

Replace hardware on 50 water valves in the Quemazon subdivision

DPU’s water crews are proactively replacing the hardware on 50 water valves in Quemazon before this winter to mitigate water line breaks in the area. DPU crews will work on weekends until all 50 are repaired.

Water valve maintenance/repairs are scheduled for the following locations between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Drivers should expect to see flagging operations to assist traffic flow safely.

• Tuesday, Oct. 15: intersection of Quemazon and Esperanza
• Wednesday, Oct. 16: intersection of Quemazon and Corona
• Thursday, Oct. 17: intersection of Brisa del Bosque and Tranquillo

Traffic and Streets staff will follow behind to repair the concrete and asphalt disrupted by the water valve repairs. Traffic and Streets will work 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Sections of the sidewalk may be closed for repair, orange barrels may be in the roadway over manholes, and flagging operations may be in place as needed.  Minimal traffic interruptions are anticipated. 

Read DPU’s August 6, 2024 press release for more details.

Overlook Park Irrigation Work Continues

The trail section at Overlook Park between Spirio Soccer Field and Softball Field 3 is closed to all traffic, including pedestrians. This closure is necessary for work on interconnecting the irrigation system with the potable water system as a backup to the reclaimed water that is typically used to water the fields. This work is expected to last into October.

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.  

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

Phase 1. Completed. Construction activities along the south side of Trinity near the new 35th Street intersection.

Phase 2. Start is yet to be determined. In the coming weeks, a pedestrian crosswalk with a new pedestrian refuge island will be constructed in the center lane of Trinity Drive. Motorists and bicyclists will be asked to share the road. Sidewalk closures will be posted, and pedestrians will be asked to follow the signage and not enter the work zone. All questions, concerns, or special access needs should be sent to Pavilion Construction at 469.907.6045.

Side Street Parking on San Ildefonso, Oct. 12/Special Event at 199 San Ildefonso Road

On Saturday, Oct. 12, 1-8 p.m., Pueblo Canyon Inn will host a special event that will affect the shoulder of the road at 199 San Ildefonso Road. Event participants will park on the side of the road. Motorists will need to slow down in this location and watch for pedestrians. For more questions, contact Matthew Allen at 505.695.0883.

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