Canyon Road Median Improvements Project

• Project typeRoadway and Safey
• Project valueTBD
• Project scheduleConstruction – Estimated to begin November 2026
• Contractor nameHuitt Zollar

Huitt-Zollars and Sites Southwest have provided direction to Los Alamos County for development of a median template that can be applied to the Canyon Road and Diamond Drive medians. Initiated in 2024, the median design effort was intended to establish a clear, balanced, and functional approach that responds to the complexity of the roadway environment and meets NMDOT requirements.

The median design will prioritize staff safety, reduced maintenance, water conservation, effective drainage, and adequate sight distance. The resulting template should provide a safe, accessible, and maintainable median environment while minimizing worker exposure to live traffic. It should also support efficient vegetation management, preserve required sight distances and drainage functions, and reduce the frequency and extent of maintenance activities within the roadway environment.

The overall approach is intended to create a consistent median treatment that balances aesthetics, functionality, safety, and long-term maintenance needs while providing a practical template for future improvements along Canyon Road and Diamond Drive.

These two design elements are available for viewing in the image gallery. We invite you to review the designs and share your thoughts. Your input will support public safety while preserving the character and welcoming nature of our community.

Location

Canyon Road and Diamond Drive Medians, Los Alamos, NM 87544  View Map

35.8838345,-106.3184714

Canyon Road and Diamond Drive Medians , Los Alamos, NM 87544

Canyon Road and Diamond Drive Medians , Los Alamos, NM 87544

Canyon Road Median Improvements Project