NM4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project

  • Project typeMulti-Use Trail (Design and Construction Phase)
  • Project value$3,500,000
  • Project scheduleDesign Schedule - Completion August 2025
  • Contractor nameDesign Firm Bohannan Huston Inc.
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This project includes the design and construction of both new and reconstructed multi-use trails along the south side NM4 between Sherwood Blvd. and La Vista Dr. within Piñon Park in White Rock. The planned improvements will enhance connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Project Scope

Los Alamos County has received Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding from the New Mexico DOT for the design and construction of a new multi-use trail along the northside of NM4 and reconstruction of the existing multi-use trail along the southside of NM4 connecting to a new enhanced midblock at-grade crossing across NM4 between La Vista Drive and Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock. As part of the design process a reduction in lanes on NM4 is being evaluated to reduce the westbound direction from the existing 2 lanes to 1 as will the need for a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) to further enhance the midblock crossing.  The project also proposes construction of a trail network within Pinon Park, County owned open space that will include new trail alignments and reconstruction of selected existing trail alignments originally constructed in the late 1980s where the pavement surface has exceeded its life and is no longer ADA compliant.  The project will include approximately 2,500ft of new multi-use trail alignment and approximately 3,500ft of reconstructed multi-use trail alignment along NM4 and within the County owned Pinon Park. The County is also in discussions with Los Alamos Public Schools to obtain an easement to allow for inclusion of the reconstruction of the existing trail alignment along the west side of Pinon School from Pinon Park to Grand Canyon Drive.  

This project supports two of Council's Strategic Goals; investing in infrastructure and enhancing communication. This project provides maintenance and improvements to existing infrastructure. The enhancement of communication strategic goal is being accomplished by engaging the public and coordinating citizen involvement and feedback as a key part of the project development process. The County Project Team has developed a Public Information/Involvement Plan(PDF, 581KB)  to inform and gather input on the project from the community

Project Timeline

  • December 2024 – First Public outreach meeting held in White Rock Link to December 5, 2024 public meeting presentation.(PDF, 6MB)

  • February 2025 – Second Public Transportation Board Meeting

  • August 2025 – Final Design Complete

  • December 2025 – Construction Contract Awarded

  • November 2026 – Project Construction Complete

Download the (JPG, 130KB)NM4-Trail-Project-Map.pdf(PDF, 6MB) 

Location

Piñon Park, White Rock NM, White Rock, NM   View Map

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Contact details

Keith Wilson
505-662-8150
keith.wilson@lacnm.us
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