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Hilltop House Demolition

All Rite Construction, under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works, has begun demolition of the former Hilltop House hotel and gas station, located at the NM502/Central Ave roundabout. Regular truck traffic will be entering and exiting the project site throughout the duration of the project. 

To keep construction crews and the public safe during the demolition of the Hilltop House, a lane closure, sidewalk closure and detour will be in place near the roundabout on NM502 and Trinity Drive, on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Motorists traveling westbound on NM 502 will follow a short detour on Central Ave. and use Knecht St. or 15th St. to access Trinity Drive. While motorists traveling eastbound can use Knecht St. or 15th Street to access Central Avenue then continue to NM 502. Sidewalks on the north side of Trinity Drive between the roundabout and DP Road will also be closed for pedestrian safety. Access to businesses and DP Road will be maintained.

Motorists approaching the roundabout from all directions should use caution, pay attention to roadway signs approaching and within the work zone.

Demolition is expected to be completed by January 2023, weather permitting.

Canyon Rd Reconstruction

TLC Plumbing and Utility, under contract with the Los Alamos County Public Works Department has completed Phase 1 of the three-phase project on Central Ave and Canyon Rd. 

The final surface of pavement placement continues from 39th Street to Oppenheimer Dr.  

The eastbound lane of Canyon will be partially opened to one-way traffic during the week of October 24^th. Access to the Aquatic Center and Canyon Village Apartments, LAPS Staff Parking Lot and IHM Catholic Church will be accessible from the west via Diamond Dr and Canyon through the work zone. 

Partial sidewalk closures are posted with detour signage to keep pedestrians clear of the work zone. 

Atomic City Transit and Park and Ride staff have adjusted bus routes accordingly. Services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained. 

Completion of the project is scheduled at the end of October 2022.

Construction hours are Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. To stay on-schedule and avoid weather delays, crews will have an earlier start time. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution around construction activities, avoid entering the work zone and obey all work zone signage. Motorists are asked to utilize Trinity Dr as much as possible as the main thoroughfare between neighborhoods and the downtown area.  

The Tennis Courts located on Canyon will remain closed, as the area is being utilized as an equipment staging area for the duration of the project.

Sherwood Blvd and Aztec Ave

Star Paving Company continues road and drainage improvements on Sherwood Blvd between Piedra Loop and Aztec Ave.   

Sherwood continues to be closed to through traffic from north of Aztec to Grand Canyon Dr with grading of the roadway underway in preparation for paving. Residents on Sherwood will be required to enter and exit Sherwood from north during this time.   

Traffic devices and detour signs are in place to help motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians navigate around the work zone.  

Vehicle access is limited to those who reside in the immediate work area and mail delivery, emergency services, trash, and recycling collection. For safety of the traveling public, residents are asked not to remove or relocate traffic control devices, signs, and barricades. Area residents who may have special access needs are asked to contact the Public Works Department.

Work schedules are subject to change pending weather conditions and any material shipping delays. Work Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

DP Rd Utility Infrastructure Replacement and Roadway Reconstruction

A contractor working for Qualcon Builders will continue construction of the remaining sidewalk sections, replacement of broken curb and gutter, street light installation and clean up and grading along the sides of DP Rd. These activities will impact DP Rd from Trinity Dr to Fire Station #2 with segments of the roadway periodically restricted to one-lane traffic controlled by a flagger. One-lane traffic restrictions will occur only during hours of construction potentially from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.  

This work in DP Road is related to the Canyon Walk Apartments and The Bluffs senior housing (under construction). All remaining construction activities related to the reconstruction of DP Rd are now expected to be completed by the end of October 2022 (weather permitting).

Traffic & Streets Projects: 

The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Traffic & Streets Division staff. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Call Daniel Blea, Traffic and Streets Manager for concerns, 505-663-8206.

Vegetation Control in Los Alamos

Crews will be mowing vegetation in the Townsite in several locations October 24-28. They will begin daily at 8 a.m. and end by 4 p.m. There may be intermittent sidewalk closures, please watch for crews and traffic control devices.

Asphalt Patching on Fairway Dr

Crews will be patching sections of asphalt on Fairway Dr Wednesday, Oct. 26 beginning at 8 a.m. There will be a flagging operation in place. 

Central Ave Road Closure for Night Work Asphalt Patching Continues

A road closure will occur on two nights on Central Ave, between 15^th St and Oppenheimer Dr October 26 at 8 p.m. until October 27 at 5 a.m., and again on October 27 at 8 p.m. until October 28 at 5 a.m. Crews will be patching sections of asphalt along this route. The road closure is scheduled overnight to limit disruption to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. 

Pedestrian and vehicle traffic should approach slowly and follow all detour signs.  

During the closure, pedestrian and vehicle traffic will need to watch for signs detouring traffic to Trinity Dr at 15th, Canyon Rd at 15th St, Trinity at Oppenheimer, and to Canyon at the intersection of Canyon/Central.

Utilities Projects: 

The projects listed in this section are being managed by Dept. of Public Utilities (DPU) staff. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Call Dennis Segura, DPU Project Manager, 505-662-8123.

Sewer Lines to be Replaced on Sombrillo Ct.

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is continuing a sewer line replacement project on Sombrillo Court with excavation. 

The entrance to Sombrillo Nursing & Rehabilitation Center will be narrowed, while installing a new manhole in the area. Drivers will still be able to enter and exit but are asked to drive slowly and cautiously while entering and exiting the parking lot. It has not yet been determined how long the manhole installation should take.

The installation of the new sewer line is expected to take under 30 days. It will occur to the side of the Sombrillo Ct cul-de-sac so traffic won’t be impeded. 

Residents with questions about the project may call DPU Senior Engineer James Martinez at 505.663.1907 during business hours.

Non-County Projects: 

The following road construction updates are posted below in the interest of keeping residents informed but are being managed or conducted by others. Please obey all traffic devices and slowdown in work zones.

Trick-or-Trot 5K Run

Barranca Mesa Elementary School PTO will be hosing their annual Trick-or-Trot 5K Fundraiser Event on October 29 beginning at 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Road closures will be in place at Barranca at Loma Del Escolar and at Camino Encantada at Tecolote.

The race will begin at Barranca Elementary School and proceed to Camino Encantada to Tecolote St, turn back, and return to the school for the 1K Run, and continue to Cascabel, to La Cueva St, to Barranca, to Los Pueblos, to Navajo Rd, back to Barranca, and return to the school for the 5K. 

For questions or concerns related to this event, please contact the event organizer, Bethany Scott at 703-459-5777.

Camino Medio Sidewalk Closure

Cablecom, LLC will be working with Two Men One Cable to perform an underground bore on Camino Medio. They will need to close the sidewalk temporarily on the South side of Camino Medio. Pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the North side of Camino Medio. 

Work will begin October 24, and it should be completed by October 28. Crews will begin daily at 9 a.m. and end by 4 p.m. For concerns regarding this project contact Adrian Rivas, Cablecom, LLC. at 505-225-5967. 

Trick or Treat on Main Street

The annual Trick or Treat on Main Street will occur October 28 from  to 6 p.m. on Central Ave between 15th St and 20th St. A road closure will be in place at both streets including any side street access. 

The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) will be sponsoring this event. If you have questions, please contact Jacquelyn Connolly at 505-236-9446.