Cone Zone Updates

Get all the latest updates for projects, road construction, and special events. Click on the project accordions below to see active projects. Click into the project to see how they are progressing and if they will impact you! Active projects will be updated weekly.

Services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project. Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.

Projects are listed under the project management team overseeing them. If you do not see what you are looking for, check the other accordions or feel free to use the search function above. Cone Zone updates are also available on the individual project pages.

Capital Improvement Project Updates

Capital Improvement Projects:

Los Alamos County Public Works' staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call (505)662-8150, or visit the "Projects/Public Works" link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects 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.

Urban Trail Phase I and II Project Current Update

See the current status of the Urban Trail Project, including construction updates, maps, images and impacts on the public.

Rose Street Reconstruction Project Current Update

See the current status of the Rose Street Improvements, including construction updates and impacts on the public.

DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Updates

See the current status of DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project , including construction updates and impacts on the public.

Traffic and Streets Project Updates

Traffic & Streets Projects for the week of July 29, 2024:

Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets Division staff manages the projects listed in this section. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Call Daniel Blea, Traffic and Streets Manager, for concerns 505-662-8112.

Road closure on the east end of Loma del Escolar at Barranca Road Continues

Crews have closed the east end of Loma de Escolar at Barranca Road to make safety improvements to existing ADA ramps before school starts. The west end of Loma de Escolar will be open to local traffic. Sidewalks along the north side of Barranca Road and within the construction zone of Loma del Escolar will be closed to pedestrians. Access to residential properties will be maintained. This project will continue through August 1. Work will end daily at 5 p.m.

Contact Daniel Campos, Streets Superintendent, at 505-500-7321 or daniel.campos@lacnm.us with questions or concerns.

Crack Sealing Begins Monday, July 29, in the North Community

Under contract with Los Alamos County, Dismuke Construction will begin crack sealing in the following North Community areas: Woodland Road, 35th St., 36th St., Alabama Ave., Yucca Street, 48th St., 47th St., 45th St., and Club Road. Moving flagging operations may exist.

This project started in early June but was halted due to rain. Weather permitting, work will continue through August 16. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADVANCE NOTICE: County Festival, Fair & Rodeo NEXT WEEKEND

Los Alamos County Festival, Fair & Rodeo will be held in downtown Los Alamos and on North Mesa at Brewer Area and the stables the weekend of August 3-4.

A road closure on Central Ave. will be in place on Saturday, August 3, for the Fair Parade and for the Festival and Fair downtown. The closure will be in place from early morning until the event concludes. Additional details will be provided in next week’s Cone Zone.

In addition to the closure, motorists are asked to be cautious and slow down in the downtown and stable areas due to the significant increase in pedestrian and vehicle traffic for the event.

Utilities Project Updates

Utilities Projects for the week of July 15, 2024

Los Alamos County Dept. of Public Utilities (DPU) staff manages the projects listed in this section. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Contact the Customer Care Center (505)662-8333, CustomerCare@lacnm.us, or visit ladpu.com/Projects.

Utility Work Impacting Roadways

Planned utility projects, maintenance, and repairs that may impact Los Alamos County roadways are listed here.

Non-County Project Updates and Road Impacts

Non-County Projects for the week of July 29, 2024:

The following construction project are not funded by Los Alamos County. Updates are included to keep residents informed of potential traffic impacts. Questions should be directed to the parties identified within each description. Please obey all traffic devices and slow down in work zones.

Concrete Work on 35th St. off Trinity Drive Continues

In association with Pavilion Construction, as part of the scope of work for the Hills Apartment Complex and the realignment of 35th St. at Trinity Drive (NM-502), work continues to install sidewalks, curb and gutter, and other concrete work along 35th St. off Trinity Drive. A lane shift will remain in place until the work is completed.Work will continue through August, daily beginning at 7 a.m. and finishing by 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and weekends as needed.

All questions, concerns, or special access needs should be sent to Pavilion Construction at 469-907-6045, or contact Joseph Nevarez at 505-385-7746.