Cone Zone Updates

Cone Zone

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. 

Traffic and Streets Project Updates

Traffic & Streets Projects for the week of July 1, 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. 

July 4th Spectacular Event Traffic Control

On Thursday, July 4, the following traffic control and closures will be in place for the annual 4th of July event at Overlook Complex in White Rock:

  • NO street parking from Chamisa School to Bryce Ave. on Meadow Lane
  • Overlook Complex closed to vehicle traffic EXCEPT handicapped, staff and Atomic City Transit shuttle service for the event
  • Motorists are asked to use extreme caution in the White Rock area and in Los Alamos at the Sullivan Field parking lot area due to the large presence of pedestrian traffic throughout the day and into the night. SLOW DOWN and watch for children and pets.

For those planning to attend, utilize the special shuttle service – Atomic City Transit will provide continuous bus service to Overlook Park from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Buses depart in Los Alamos from Diamond and Canyon, and in White Rock from the White Rock Visitor Center and Pinon Elementary School parking lot. For more information, visit Atomic City Transit and scroll to “Holidays and Holiday Service,” midway through the web page.

 

Utilities Project Updates

Utilities Projects: 

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.  

Non-County Project Updates and Road Impacts

Non-County Projects for the week of July 1, 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. 

Lane Closure - Trinity Drive at 35th Street (Hill Apartments)

Pavilion Construction is working Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (and weekends as needed) to reconstruct the south side of Trinity Drive near the new 35th Street intersection as part of the 35th realignment project associated with the new Hill Apartments (work expected to continue into July).

 

  • Lane Closure: Eastbound right lane is closed. Traffic is temporarily shifted to the center lane.
  • Bike Lane Closure: Eastbound bike lane is closed; motorists and bicyclists are asked to share the road.
  • Pedestrian Access: Sidewalk closures are posted; pedestrians should follow signage and avoid the work zone.

For questions, concerns, or special access needs, contact Pavilion Construction at 469-907-6045.  Read the full press release. 

 

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