Iris Street gutter work continues into next week. Photo by Leland S. Lehman/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Construction of the Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving and Utility Project Phase 1 continues.

For the week of October 22, expect concrete work to continue on Myrtle Street as well as on 5^th Street.

RMCI, the contractor, has to install multiple concrete valley gutters across 15^th Street at Myrtle Street, across 11^th Street at 15^th Street and on 9^th Street at Canyon Road.

When the contractor places the valley gutters, detours will be established until the concrete has cured.

Paving operations will follow concrete work with paving operations anticipated to begin no later than Monday, Oct. 29.

Associated traffic control includes flagging operations on Myrtle during the day with two-way traffic at night.

The detours for the installation of valley gutters will be announced as the work progresses. 5^th Street remains closed and 9^th between Myrtle and Canyon is also closed.

The County Public Works Department staff would like to thank the public for their continued patience and cooperation throughout the duration of this project.

Detailed project delay information is available on the County’s project website at www.losalamosnm.us/Projects.

Residents also may call the Public Works Department at 662-8150. Thank you again for your continued patience.