Project Purpose and Scope:
Public Works Department in collaboration with Department of Public Utilities.
The project consists of a full reconstruction including drainage and ADA safety improvements of Canyon Road between 39th Street and Central Avenue. Canyon Road is a minor arterial servicing State Route NM 502 (Major Arterial) to the east and Diamond Drive (Previous Major Arterial NM 501) to the west. Canyon Road is a two-lane arterial with bike lanes, multiple center medians, left turn lanes, sidewalks, streetlights, and Atomic City Transit stops. The scope of work includes removal and replacement of the asphalt roadway section, new curb and gutter, existing drainage inlets retrofitting of the tops and grates, sidewalk, ADA ramps with detectable warning surfaces, drive pads, utilities valve adjustments, and sewer manhole cover adjustments, and striping. This project is a joint project with the County Department of Public Utilities to include rehabilitation of aging sewer lines, replacement of waterlines, and improvements to the electric system for future upgrades.
Additive Alternative – Pavement Preservation, Asphalt Mill & Overlay - Section of Central Ave from Rose Street to Oppenheimer Drive and the portion of Canyon Road from Central Avenue to Aquatic Center Driveway.
Project cost and funding source:
Project funded through the FY 2022 Transportation CIP in the budgeted amount of $2,410,000.00 but has since been awarded NMDOT grant funding (Transportation Project Fund) in the same amount which requires a 5% local match. In addition, NMDOT Municipal Arterial Program funds were awarded to further fund the project in the amount of $124,444 with a 25% local match—council approved a budget revision for the additional MAP funds on October 19, 2021.
Canyon Road Reconstruction Project is Underway
TLC Plumbing and Utility, under contract with the Los Alamos County Public Works Department has begun the first phase of a three-phase road and utility construction project on Central/Canyon Road. Traffic delays are expected.
Phase 1 starts on Central/Canyon at Rose St. and continues to the western driveway of the Aquatic Center. This segment of work is anticipated to be completed by September 8.
Phase 2 will commence on Central/Canyon at the Aquatic Center western driveway and continue to 39th street. This work is scheduled between September 8 and October 31. The final phase will be the section of Canyon Rd between the Aquatic and the Nature Center (see map). Completion of all three phases of the project is scheduled at the end of November 2022.
The Aquatic Center, Canyon Village Apartments, and IHM Catholic Church may be accessed on Canyon Rd. traveling east from Diamond. Officials with Public Works ask motorists to please follow detour signs.
The intersection at Central and Rose St. and the intersection at Central and Canyon Rd. are closed to through traffic. To access the United Church, Nature Center and Jewish Center, motorists should use Rose St and Canyon Rd westward from 15th St.
Sidewalk closures are posted with detour signage to keep pedestrians clear of the work zone.
According to the Traffic and Streets Division, crews will be adjusting the timing sequence of the traffic signals along Diamond to help with traffic flow patterns. Additionally, 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.
Construction hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 as much as possible as the main thoroughfare between neighborhoods and the downtown area.
Public Works Officials thank the community in advance for their continued cooperation and patience.
For additional information, contact the Public Works Department office at (505) 662-8150 or call Karen Henderson, Project Manager at 505-709-7532 or send an email to [email protected].
Attached is the Map that shows the different Phases of the the project.
Public Meeting:
A public meeting was held in conjunction with the Transportation Board meeting on February 3, 2022 at 5:30pm.Those interested in watching the meeting can use the link below:
http://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Update as of June 24, 2022
TLC Plumbing and Utility will begin construction activities on Canyon Road on July 5, 2022. Phase 1 will be from Rose Street to the western driveway of the Aquatic Center. Phase 2 will be from the Aquatic Center western driveway to 39th street. The final stage will be the section of Canyon Road from Central Ave to the back driveway of the Aquatic Center. Completion of the project is scheduled at the end of November 2022.
The Contractor will coordinate with Aquatic Center, Canyon Village Apartment residents, and IHM Catholic Church on detours and access.
Atomic City Transit and Park and Ride will make adjustments to their routes accordingly.
Work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please use caution around construction activities and avoid entering the work zone.
Services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained. Please contact the Public Works Department should you have special access needs.
Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation and patience.
Email comments and questions to the Public Works Department at [email protected] or call Karen Henderson, Project Manager at 505-663-1856 for more information.