Westside Boulevard Update November 10th

TRAFFIC IMPACTS CHANGED ON PROJECT WHERE CREWS ARE LAYING 20-INCH PIPELINE UNDERGROUND ACROSS INTERSECTION OF NM 528 & WESTSIDE BLVD

Update as of Thursday, November 10, 2022

To help alleviate traffic congestion, crews have opened one thru or left-hand turn lane for eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd. to head thru the intersection or turn left and head north on NM 528, during installation of a 20-inch pipeline from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of the intersection of Westside Blvd and NM 528.

One right-hand turn lane continues to be open for traffic to turn right and head southbound on NM 528.
 
On the west side of NM 528, westbound traffic on Westside Blvd. has one lane open west of the intersection of Westside Blvd. and NM 528.

On the east side of NM 528, westbound traffic on Westside Blvd. is CLOSED from The American Road to NM 528.
 
This construction is expected to last through December 16, 2022.


MOTORISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO FOLLOW The DETOUR BELOW FOR SAFETY AND TO AVOID TRAFFIC DELAYS:

Traffic is detoured via The American Road and Intel Drive to 19th Avenue on the north, Golf Course Rd. on the west, Ellison Drive on the South and Coors Bypass on the east as shown on the map. 
Traffic is discouraged from heading south on The American Way in the afternoons, where very long backups have been reported.

Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 7am-5 pm although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed.

About the Raw Water Transmission Pipeline
Construction on this new pipeline will provide “raw” or nonpotable water (not suitable for drinking) to support Intel’s multi-billion-dollar investment in upgrades and expansion at its Rio Rancho facility. Intel is an existing Water Authority customer, and the planned upgrade is expected to create new jobs and economic development opportunities.

Westside Boulevard Project Update November 4th

CREWS TO LAY 20-INCH PIPELINE UNDERGROUND ACROSS INTERSECTION OF NM 528 & WESTSIDE BLVD FOR JUST OVER ONE MONTH BEGINNING MONDAY, NOV. 7; TRAFFIC TO BE DETOURED FOR SAFETY
Update as of Friday, November 4, 2022

Beginning Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, crews will prepare and install a 20-inch pipeline underground, heading from the southwest corner to the northeast corner of the intersection of Westside Blvd and NM 528. The project is part of a new raw water transmission pipeline on Albuquerque’s west side. This construction is expected to last through Friday, Dec. 16, 2022.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS
During construction, the following traffic impacts will be in place:

  • Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd. will have the far-right lane open from La Sierrita Road to NM 528 and will be able to turn right and head southbound on NM 528.
  •  Westbound traffic on Westside Blvd. west of NM 528 will have one lane open west of the intersection of Westside Blvd. and NM 528 to La Sierrita Road.

For safety during this work:
Traffic will be detoured via The American Road and Intel Drive to 19th Avenue on the north, Golf Course Rd. on the west, Ellison Drive on the South and Coors Bypass on the east as shown on the map.
 
Motorists should expect delays, give themselves extra time to reach their destinations and use caution in the construction area.
 
Regular work hours are Monday-Friday 7am-5 pm although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends as needed. Construction on this Raw Water Transmission Pipeline segment is expected to last through December 2022 or January 2023.
 
About the Raw Water Transmission Pipeline
Construction on this new 20-inch pipeline will provide “raw” or nonpotable water (not suitable for drinking) to support Intel’s multi-billion-dollar investment in upgrades and expansion at its Rio Rancho facility. Intel is an existing Water Authority customer, and the planned upgrade is expected to create new jobs and economic development opportunities for our area. Several segments, or phases are included in this project, which is expected to last through early 2023.

CONTACTS for questions and concerns or to sign up for email updates on the project:
Patti Watson, 505-245-3134 office; 505-269-9691 cell; pattiw@cwastrategic.com
Ty Stevers, 505-245-3138 office: 505-417-9989 cell; tys@cwastrategic.com

Westside Boulevard Project Update November 3rd

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: 7 BAR LOOP TO BE CLOSED AT WESTSIDE BLVD
FOR ONE WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, NOV. 7, 2022
Update as of Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022

From Monday, Nov. 7, 2022through Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, 7 Bar Loop will be closed at Westside Blvd. so that crews can repair the valley gutter in the area as part of their final punch list, closeout activities for the Westside Blvd. widening project.
During this closure, local traffic can use La Sierrita as the detour.

Regular work hours are Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-5 p.m., although the contractor may work longer hours or on weekends if needed. All construction is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.

CONTACTS for questions and concerns or to sign up for email updates on the project:
Patti Watson, 505-245-3134 office; 505-269-9691 cell; pattiw@cwastrategic.com
Ty Stevers, 505-245-3138 office; 505-417-9989 cell; tys@cwastrategic.com

Westside Boulevard Project Update October 28th

Construction to be Substantially Complete on Westside Blvd. Widening Project as of Monday, Oct. 31, 2022; Various Lane Closures May Be Required for Minor “Punch List” Work through Mid-December 2022
Update as of Friday, Oct. 28, 2022

Construction is expected to be substantially complete on this project as of Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 with all traffic barricades removed and all roadways, trails and pedestrian crossings open.
 
As construction wraps up this week, through Saturday, Oct. 29, the northbound, right-hand lane of Golf Course Road will be closed at the intersection of Golf Course Road and Westside Blvd.
 
Also, please note there may be various short-term lane closures as the contractor works to address minor “punch list” items for about 45 days following substantial completion, through mid-December 2022.
 
We appreciate your patience during construction. Thank you!

CONTACTS for questions and concerns or to sign up for email updates on the project:
Patti Watson, 505-245-3134 office; 505-269-9691 cell; pattiw@cwastrategic.com
Ty Stevers, 505-245-3138 office; 505-417-9989 cell; tys@cwastrategic.com

Updates on Surrounding Development Projects

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Westside Boulevard Widening

1. LED lights like those installed on Westside almost always result in complaints about how bright they are.  They have been tested using a gun-like device that measures light intensity and none have recorded a measurement that exceeded standards.         
Deflectors – there is discussion about putting deflectors on the lights that will result in the light just hitting the base of the wall.  They are trying to determine the size and angle of deflectors that would result in limiting the light to just Westside and not the adjoining backyards/homes.

2. The contractor has placed black weed barrier in between the sidewalk and the street.  This should really reduce the weed problem in the future. The barrier was put in at the contractor’s expense; it was not a requirement in the city contract.             
Stones will eventually be placed over the weed barrier.  The contractor is seeking city approval for the size of the stone to be used.  City has not yet approved the stone size.

  3. There is a large box being installed at the west side of Sierrita and Westside.  This will be the controller for the irrigation in the median.

  4. Installation of the sidewalk has exposed the foundation of our wall in some locations.  If it remained exposed, it could undermine the wall’s foundation.  The contractor has put in a small wall and filling the area between the new wall and our HOA wall with concrete to protect our wall’s foundation.  It extends about 250 feet west from Sierrita.

5.  Median plantings – unknown when they will be planted.  Our city rep is pushing to have the plantings done within 2 weeks following completion of the road, but there is some question whether she can come up with the money.  If the money is not available now, it could take as long as 2-years for the money to become available.  

Wintergreen Apartments

The construction is proceeding as planned. The project is scheduled to be completed in October 2023.

New Car Wash

A car wash will be going in on Golf Course just north of the Wintergreen Apartments.

Circle K on Southeast Corner of Golf Course and Westside

Currently the project design for the Circle K project is on HOLD. When the project moves forward the goal is to be under construction by late summer 2023. The intent is to proceed with a Circle K. It is unknown how long the hold will be for.