Los Alamos County

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Service Announcements

Advance Notice: NM502 Roundabout & Road Reconstruction (re-posted press release from NMDOT)

New Mexico Department of Transportation(NMDOT) and Star Paving Company will begin roadway reconstruction on NM 502 from mile post 1.257 to mile post 2.053 in Los Alamos. The contractor will begin construction and preparation for detour paving on March 18th.

Starting March 18 - NM 502 will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Motorists can expect minor delays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and short duration temporary closures during non-peak hours at the east end of the project in the existing 2-lane section of the roadway using flagging operation.

This project will improve NM 502 through Los Alamos between Knecht Street and Tewa Loop for a total project length of 0.8 miles. This project will include roadway reconstruction, earthwork, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete retaining walls, storm drain, landscaping, permanent signing, lighting, traffic signalizations, and utilities. The project will also replace the existing intersection at NM 502 and Central Avenue with a roundabout to improve traffic flow through Los Alamos. 

The project cost is $10.8 million. This is a 350 working day project. Project is anticipated to be completed Winter of 2020; weather permitting. Star Paving Company out of Albuquerque, New Mexico is the contractor for the project.

Traffic Advisories and updates on this project will be posted on the New Mexico Department of Transportation's road conditions website, http://nmroads.com/

NOTE: NMDOT will host a public meeting about the project on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:00 p.m. at Fuller Lodge (Pajarito Rm). The public is welcome to attend.

Remember to subscribe to alerts on the ACTracker - we will be sending alerts if any detours are necessary during this project and if routes are excessively delayed.

ACT is pleased to announce the opening of a new bus stop at E Jemez Rd & Royal Crest, now being serviced by Routes 2T and 2P.

Route 6 will now deviate to Tsikumu Village on its outbound trip upon request! You may simply request this of the operator; there is no need to call Dispatch. Please make the request no later than when passing the ball fields on North Mesa, so the operator may prepare for the left turn into Tsikumu Village. The bus will follow the same path and use the same bus stop as on the inbound trip. For more information call (505) 661-7433.

Route 1 Serves Airport Upon Request
Route 1 will serve the airport (LAM) upon request. Riders should advise the operator of their airport terminal building destination when boarding the bus. Riders should call 661-RIDE (7433) to request a pick-up at the airport terminal building.

Public Transit Basics
Take a look at this year's Snow & Ice Control Plan for winter storm emergency response guidelines. The document can be downloaded from the Traffic and Streets Division page.

Before riding Atomic City Transit, please review our Customer Service Policy and Disruptive Passenger Conduct Policy. Parents, please review this Bus Safety Basics Coloring & Activity Book with your children to ensure they understand the safety tips discussed before they ride. To request a copy in the mail, please call Dispatch at 661-RIDE (7433).