TLC Plumbing and Utility, under contract with the Los Alamos County Public Works Department has completed Phase 1 of the three-phase project on Central Ave and Canyon Rd. This first phase of Canyon Rd will reopen to traffic on August 9. The intersection at Central and Canyon Rd will remain closed to through traffic until August 15. Access to the United Church, Nature Center and Jewish Center will continue to be from the east on Canyon Rd at this time.
Phase 2 of Canyon Rd construction will begin August 9 at the Aquatic Center western driveway and continue to 39th St. This work is scheduled through the end of August.
Access to the Aquatic Center and Canyon Village Apartments will now be provided from the east via Central Ave. LAPS Staff Parking Lot and IHM Catholic Church will continue to be accessible from the west via Diamond Dr and Canyon Rd through the work zone.
Sidewalk closures are posted with detour signage to keep pedestrians clear of the work zone.
Atomic City Transit and Park and Ride staff have adjusted bus routes accordingly. Services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained.
Phase 3 begins October 1 and will complete the final pavement surface between the Aquatic Center and the Nature Center. Completion of all three phases of the project is scheduled at the end of November 2022.
Construction hours are Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. To stay on-schedule and avoid weather delays, crews will have an earlier start time. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to use caution around construction activities, avoid entering the work zone and obey all work zone signage. Motorists are asked to utilize Trinity Drive as much as possible as the main thoroughfare between neighborhoods and the downtown area.
The Tennis Courts located on Canyon Rd will remain closed, as the area is being utilized as an equipment staging area for the duration of the project.
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