Cone Zone Updates
View current updates and traffic impacts for road construction projects and special events below. Click live links for mapped locations and detailed project information. Active projects will be updated as needed.
Essential services—including mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency response—will continue throughout each project. Residents and businesses may still experience large equipment and construction noise.
Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to use caution, reduce speed near work zones, and follow designated detour routes.
UPDATED June 15, 2026
Road and Utility Work
Denver Steels Phase II Improvement Project
Construction activity for the week of June 15, 2026
TLC Plumbing and Utility will continue working on Pueblo Drive, 36th Street, and Ridgeway Playlot.
NOTE: Vehicles shall be removed from these roads during construction activities. (7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday)
Construction operations
- Pueblo Drive
- Crews will finalize paving the roadway.
- Crews will continue to install sidewalks and drive pads.
- 36th Street
- Crews will finalize paving the roadway.
- Crews will continue to install sidewalks, drive pads, curbs, and gutters.
- RidgewayPlaylot
- Crews will finalize paving the roadway and parking area.
Traffic control
- During construction, road closures, lane restrictions, and detours will be in place.
- Follow all work zone signs and exercise caution.
- Access to residents will be maintained.
Questions and concerns
For additional project details, visit the webpage:
Denver Steels Phase II Improvements Project
East Road 14" Water Transmission Line Replacement
Construction activity for the week of June 8, 2026
NM Underground Utilities, Inc will commence work on Monday, June 8
NOTE: While this project will not directly impact traffic flows, motorists should exercise caution through this area.
Construction operations
- Construction access points are east side of Fire Station 6 entrance and at the first curve in NM502.
- Replacing 14" steel water transmission main with new 14" ductile iron transmissions line.
- Construction will primarily occur off-road across from the Los Alamos Airport.
Traffic control
- Barrels and concrete wall barriers in place at start and end of work zone.
- Follow all work zone signs and exercise caution.
Questions and concerns
For additional project details, visit the webpage:
14" Pipeline Replacement Project Page
Concrete Work
Location: Intersection of Hawk Drive and North Mesa Rd
Date: June 15 - 30, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Impact: Sidewalk and Intersection Closures
Work: Concrete work at the intersection of Hawk Drive and North Mesa Rd.
Contact: Los Alamos Project: Henry Roybal, Project Manager 505-662-8150 or Daniel Campos, Streets Superintendent 505-500-7321
Location: San Ildefonso Roundabout
Date: June 17 - 30, 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Impact: Sidewalk and lane closures
Work: Concrete work at the San Ildefonso Roundabout
Contact: Los Alamos Project: Henry Roybal, Project Manager 505-662-8150 or Daniel Campos, Streets Superintendent 505-500-7321
Location: Joya Loop
Date: June 8 - 30, 2026
Time: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Impact: Sidewalk Closures
Work: Concrete work at several locations on Joya Loop
Contact: Daniel Campos, Streets Superintendent 505-500-7321
Roadway Striping
Location: County-wide continuing in the Townsite
Date: April 27 - June 22, 2026
Time: 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Impact: Moving traffic control
Work: Striping roads County-wide
Contact: Traffic and Streets, Aaron Park, 505-709-0949
NMDOT Project
NM-4 road rehabilitation work through White Rock
Construction work will consist of milling the old pavement and repaving the road surface. Construction will take place Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
During construction, one lane will be closed, and a pilot car will be on hand to guide motorists through the construction zone. Motorists are strongly encouraged to wait for the pilot car to pass them in the direction they want to travel before attempting to enter the construction zone. Motorists should expect delays and are urged to plan travel accordingly.
- Phase 1: Milepost 64 (Rover Boulevard) to milepost 66.7 (East Jemez Road)
- Expected construction duration: 2 days
- Expected start date: Friday, May 29, 2026
- Phase 2: Milepost 62.2 (Monte Rey Drive South) to milepost 49.5 (West Jemez Road)
- Expected construction duration: 3 weeks
- Expected start date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Special Events
Ongoing Projects
This project is in the preparation phase. Final bid award approval expected at the May 6 Board of Public Utilities meeting and the May 19 County Council meeting. Once approved, the project is expected to kick-off in June.
Camp May Road closures are in place for the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project
Installations of water pipeline and other service conduits up Camp May Road are complete. Paving operations have begun. See the list below for the status of Camp May Road, Camp May, and access to adjacent trails.
- All will remain closed to the public from Monday morning through Thursday at 5 p.m. through April 30.
- All will be open from May 1 to May 31.
- Beginning June 1, all will be closed Monday through Thursday as Phase III (the final phase of the project) is conducted. This work is expected to continue until the end of the year.
Learn more about other projects on the County Projects page:
County Projects