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Hilltop House Demolition Underway

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. Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are asked to use caution in the area of the work zone. Demolition is expected to be completed by January 2023, weather permitting. The sidewalk along the site remains closed.

Canyon Rd Reconstruction

TLC Plumbing and Utility, under contract with the Los Alamos County Public Works Department continues to work on Phase 2 of Canyon Rd construction, which includes the section from the Aquatic Center western driveway to 39th St. This work is scheduled through October. 

Phase 3 will continue with removal of surfacing on a section of Central Ave from Canyon to Oppenheimer Dr. Flagging operation will be used to direct traffic around the construction. 

Access to the Aquatic Center and Canyon Village Apartments continues to be provided from the east via Central. LAPS Staff Parking Lot and IHM Catholic Church continues to be accessible from the west via Diamond Dr and Canyon through the work zone.

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 all three phases of the project is scheduled at the end of November 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 Aztec during this time.   

The second and third phase of the project will continue with the eastbound lane of Grand Canyon at Sherwood being closed in preparation of pavement reconstruction. Please follow detour signs. 

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 September 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.

Asphalt Patching along Barranca Mesa, North Mesa, Ponderosa Estates and Arkansas

Crews will be patching sections of asphalt along Barranca Mesa, North Mesa, Ponderosa Estates and Arkansas. They will begin Monday, October 3 and continue until completed. A flagging operation will be in place. The work will begin daily at 8 a.m. and finish by 3:30 p.m.

Crack sealing at the Municipal Building October 4 and 5

Crews will be crack sealing the parking lot at the Municipal Building located at 1000 Central Ave on Tuesday (south side of parking lot) and Wednesday (north side of parking lot), October 4 and 5. They will begin work at 8 a.m. and be done each day by 3:30 p.m. 

People who work or have business at the Municipal building will be asked to park on the north side of the parking lot and on side streets on Tuesday and the south side of the parking lot and side streets on Wednesday. 

For questions regarding this project, please contact Richard Marquez at 505-709-3672. 

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.

Mobile Home Transport Monday or Tuesday Beginning at Cheyenne St 

Weather permitting, Romero’s Mobile Home Transport will be moving a single-wide mobile home Monday, October 3 starting at 10:00 a.m. If weather interferes, they will move it on Tuesday, October 4.

The transportation company will be moving the mobile home from Cheyenne St to Sioux St, to San Ildefonso Rd, to North Mesa Rd, down through the roundabout and on to Diamond Dr to the Truck Route (NM 501). 

For questions or concerns, call Romero’s Mobile Home Transport at 505-920-1994

LANL: Pothole Repair and Guardrail Replacement at TA-53

Pothole repair and guardrail replacement at TA-53 began this week. The main parking lot entrance and one lane on La Mesita Rd are closed to vehicle traffic. Work is expected to last four weeks.