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Road Construction Update: Week of May 2, 2022 Read the latest road construction updates from Los Alamos County

Public Works Projects:  The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors. For more information, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit “Projects/Public Works”. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.

Sherwood Boulevard Roadway and Drainage Improvements Crews with Star Paving Company will continue road and drainage improvements on Sherwood Blvd. between Piedra Lp. and Longview Dr.  Sherwood Blvd. will be closed to through traffic north of the intersection of Aztec Ave. The intersection of Sherwood Blvd. and Aztec Ave. will be closed from April 28 to May 5. Residents on Sherwood Blvd will be required to enter and exit Sherwood via Grand Canyon Dr. This closure is necessary in order to facilitate installation of new storm drain pipe and valley gutter across Aztec Ave. Sidewalks will be closed and barricaded to pedestrians while crews remove and replace sections of sidewalk. Traffic devices and detour signs are in place to help motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians navigate around the work zone. Vehicular access is limited to those who reside in the immediate work area and to mail delivery, emergency services, trash, and recycling collection. For the 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. Closure of Sherwood Blvd. from Grand Canyon Dr. to Aztec Ave. for this first phase of work is scheduled through the end of June, while closure for the next phase of roadwork from Piedra Lp. to Grand Canyon is scheduled for June to July 2022.  Bixby Electric is working at Piedra Lp. and Sherwood Blvd. installing a new streetlight at the intersection. Work schedules are subject to change pending weather conditions and any material shipping delays. Work Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Canyon Rim Trail Partial Closure Due to Construction Activities Contractors for Qualcon Builders (Canyon Walk Apartments) will be placing rock and landscaping along the south side of the Canyon Rim Trail between DP Rd. and the DP Canyon Bridge from Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. During this activity, the south side of the trail will be closed intermittently when the rock and landscaping are being placed by a small piece of equipment. Contractor employees (flaggers) will be on-site to direct trail users safely through the work area during these times. Trail users are asked to use caution and follow the direction of the flaggers during this work.

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, Acting Traffic and Streets Manager for concerns, 505-663-8206.

Countywide Striping Crews will continue striping roads in White Rock and Los Alamos. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic are urged to maintain a safe distance from the striping equipment to prevent getting their property sprayed with paint. Manhole adjustment on Entrada Dr. and Camino Entrada Crews will be adjusting manholes on Entrada Dr. by the Los Alamos Co-op, and on Camino Entrada by the entrance to Entrada Dr. Crews were unable to do this work last week as planned. Work will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. starting Monday, May 2, and will continue through May 3. There will be a flagging operation in place for both locations.

Sidewalk repairs On Rover Blvd. and Connie Ave. Crews will be repairing sections of sidewalk between 300-500 Rover Blvd. and between 318 and 324 Connie Ave. - both on the north side of the road - beginning Monday, May 2 through Friday, May 6. Work will begin each day at 8:00 a.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. The sidewalks will be closed as needed and detours will be in place for pedestrian traffic. Please follow the traffic control signs. Vehicle traffic can expect intermittent delays while concrete trucks deliver. A flagging operation will be in place as needed.

Other County Projects:  The projects listed in this section are being managed by other County staff outside of Public Works. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.

1505 15th St. and Nectar St. Utility Work - Sidewalk Closures & Detours Beginning May 2 through May 10, Cablecom of NM, LLC will be replacing cable along 15th Street and Nectar St. There will be sidewalk closures along both sides of Nectar (between Rose St. and 15th St.) and 15th (between Sage Lp. and Nectar). Crews will be boring under the street and pulling new cable. Crews will set up detour signs for all sidewalk closures. Please follow all traffic devices and slow down in these areas to prevent accidents.