COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews have closed Central Avenue due to a traffic accident that knocked down a traffic signal.

The closure includes Knecht Street to 20th Street.

Vehicle and pedestrian traffic is being detoured to Trinity Drive and to Canyon Road at 4th or 6th Streets.

The intersection of Central Avenue at 15th Street is closed. The accident occurred in this vicinity.

The intersection of Iris Street and Central also is closed.

Vehicle traffic is urged to avoid the area if possible and if not, then to slow down in this location and watch for detour signs, crews working the scene and pedestrians.

Direct questions to Traffic Operations Manager Aaron Park at 505.709.0949.