NM 502/Trinity Drive Safety And ADA Improvements (Oppenheimer to Knecht): Construction Is Continuing – Update for Oct, 26-30

Haase Contracting Company is working on eastbound Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer Drive to 20th Street on westbound Trinity Drive from Knecht Street to Oppenheimer Drive. Regular construction hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Construction operations

Crews have completed most of the concrete work on the south side of Trinity Drive and are also working on  gas line relocation. Crews are working on the sidewalk from 15th Street to Knecht but are leaving the sidewalk open from 15th Street to 20th Street. One-way access will always be provided to pedestrians. Bixby Electric, a subcontractor, is working on wiring for the new traffic signal at 20th Street and Trinity Drive, with occasional lane closures. Eastbound traffic is reduced to one lane from Oppenheimer Drive to 20th Street. On the north side of Trinity Drive, westbound traffic is reduced to one lane from Knecht Street to Oppenheimer Drive. Access is being maintained to all businesses on both sides of Trinity Drive. NOTE: Due to work planned this week, there may be various lane changes for both eastbound and westbound traffic. Motorists should use extra caution in the construction zone.

Traffic control

Trinity Drive

  • Eastbound traffic is reduced to one lane from 20th Street to Oppenheimer Drive
  • Westbound traffic is reduced to one lane from Knecht Street to Oppenheimer Drive
  • 20th Street is closed south of Trinity Drive.

Bus stops

  • Closed: The bus stop at 20th Street and Trinity Drive is closed.
  • Open: The bus stop at Elks Lodge, 1601 Trinity Drive, is open
  • Open: The bus stop in front of O’Reilly Auto Parts, 2373 Trinity Drive, is open
  • Open: The bus stop in front of Sonic Drive-In, 1695 Trinity Drive, is open
  • Open: The bus stop in front of the fuel station at Smith’s Food & Drug, 751 Trinity Drive, is open
  • Closed: The bus stop at Oppenheimer and Trinity Drive is closed

Construction on Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to Timber Ridge (nearby but not part of this project)

Crews will be trenching from the sidewalk section to the local transformers and switch cabinets. Sidewalks will be repoured when the trenching is completed.The crew is continuing to ask motorists NOT to turn left onto Timber Ridge Road when heading west on Trinity Drive to keep traffic flowing.

Questions and concerns:

Patti Watson, 505-269-9691 (cell); 505-245-3134 (direct office; 1-800-687-3417 (toll-free)

Or email pattiw@cwastrategic.com (for Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer to Knecht)

Abbey Hayward, 505-709-8624,abbey.hayward@losalamosnm.gov (for Trinity Drive from  Oppenheimer to Timber Ridge)

NOTES: Expect delays, especially during morning and afternoon rush hours. If you seek an alternate route, please obey the posted speed limit. Local businesses along Trinity Drive ARE OPEN and need your business! For more information or to sign up for updates, visit https://tinyurl.com/ysw3sm6x