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 will begin on July 5
Los Alamos, New Mexico—TLC Plumbing and Utility will begin construction activities on Canyon Road on July 5, 2022. Phase 1 will start at Rose Street to the western driveway of the Aquatic Center. Phase 2 will start at 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 adjust 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 or additional information, please 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.