Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 23, 2024
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 call 505.662.8150 or visit the County Projects" link and select "Public Works" at
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
Courtesy/LAC
Parking:
Parking will not be allowed south of DP Road outside of designated areas south of Ace Hardware and south of the Los Alamos Fire Training Academy. Parking will remain open during construction unless otherwise signed.
Temporary Parking will be allowed at designated locations south of DP Road as crews trench across to individual businesses.
Traffic Control:
New traffic control pattern has been established to allow crews area for utility trenches across DP road to businesses.
Access to businesses will be maintained.
Construction Operations:
Crews will be performing utility tie in at individual businesses to include water, gas and conduit for electricity services crossing DP Road to the north side beginning at the Los Alamos Fire Training Academy moving east towards LA CrossFit. Coordination with businesses will continue for any temporary disruptions to utility services by TLC and 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 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.
Construction of the Trail continues along the north side of Canyon Road between the Tennis Courts and Aquatic Center.
A partial closure of the Nature Center Driveway will be in place, but access will be maintained and the Nature Center remains open.
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 begin excavation and installation of the 12-inch water line on Bathtub Row from Central Avenue toward Oppenheimer Drive. The contractor will continue removals of various concrete sidewalks and curbs in the area.
Work Status:
TLC Plumbing & Utility will perform waterline tie-ins for Bathtub Row, Juniper Street, and Oppenheimer Drive, which will impact Fuller Lodge and the Senior Center. The Department of Public Utilities will coordinate the scheduled time of water disruptions with the customers. The placement of new curbs and concrete sidewalks will continue.
Los Alamos County Utility crews will verify valve locations along Central Ave. between 20th St. and Oppenheimer Drive. Please use caution around the work zone. The eastbound bike lane will be closed. Motorists and bicyclists are asked to share the road.
The full road closure will remain in effect on 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.
Crews will work 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.
For additional project details, visit the Public Works Department Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project webpage
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, , 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.
Traffic and Streets Crews will make concrete and asphalt repairs after each repair. Crews will temporarily close sidewalks for repairs and place orange barrels in the road over manholes to allow them to cure. This should not have a huge impact on traffic. Moving flagging operations will be in place if needed. Work hours will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
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.
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. Call Daniel Blea, Traffic and Streets Manager, for concerns 505.662.8206.
County Owned Parking Lot Striping Finishes this Weekend
San Bar, under contract with the County, will be striping the last two County-owned parking lots this weekend. Work will begin each day at 6 a.m. and continue until completed.
Saturday, Sept. 21, they will strip the Municipal Building parking lot.
Sunday, Sept. 22, they will stripe the Aquatic Center parking lot.
Central Ave. Road Closure Begins Saturday, September 28, between 15th St. and Oppenheimer Drive
Crews will close Central Avenue between 15th Street and Oppenheimer Drive on Saturday, Sept. 28 beginning at 7 a.m. to cut sections of asphalt in preparation for asphalt repairs the following week.
Vehicle and bicycle traffic will be detoured away from the road closure at 15th Street and at Oppenheimer Drive. This portion of the project will continue through 3 p.m.
Asphalt Paving on 45th St. between Yucca Street and Alabama Ave. continues
Traffic and Streets crews will continue paving a section of 45th St. between Yucca and Alabama. They will close one lane at a time and have a flagging operation in place to direct traffic through the work zone. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily until the project is completed.
Crosswalk Installation on North Mesa Road at Terry Lane Begins Tuesday, Sept. 24
Crews will install a crosswalk 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on North Mesa Road at Terry Lane Tuesday, Sept. 24. There will be a flagging operation in place. For more information contact Anthony Lucero at 505.695.3671.
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.
Road Closure on Central Ave. for the Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade Friday, Sept. 27
Los Alamos High School will have its annual Homecoming Parade on Friday, Sept. 27, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Central Avenue will be closed at 4th Street from the Canyon Complex to Rose Street. The road closure will begin at 2 p.m. and end by 4 p.m.
Pavilion Construction is managing the construction work of the Hill Apartments and the Realignment of 35th Street at Trinity Drive (N.M. 502).
Construction activities continue along the south side of Trinity Drive near the new 35th Street intersection, which will require the existing eastbound right lane to be closed and temporarily shifted to the center lane. This work zone will stay in place until approximately the end of September when this phase of the project is complete.
The eastbound bike lane is also closed. Motorists and bicyclists are asked to share the road. Sidewalk closures are posted, and pedestrians are 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.
