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Golf Course and Westside Intersection Open

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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUING ON RAW WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE IN WESTSIDE BLVD: Crews to Reopen Golf Course at Westside One Week Ahead of Schedule on Monday Morning, April 25, 2022
Update as of Monday, April 25, 2022

Portion of Water Authority project on Westside Blvd. to be completed in summer of 2022; other Water Authority construction will continue through end of 2022
            (NOTE: All work is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.)

On Monday, April 25, 2022, crews will reopen Golf Course Rd at Westside Blvd. The intersection was originally scheduled to be closed for two weeks, but crews were able to complete crossing it with a 20-inch pipeline earlier than expected. We appreciate everyone’s patience during the closure of this intersection.

  • Westbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between NM 528 and Golf Course Rd.
  • Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between Golf Course Rd and NM 528.
  • Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd. has only one dedicated left-turn lane and one combination thru lane/right-turn lane at NM 528
  • Traffic on 7 Bar Loop Rd and on La Sierrita Rd is able to turn right and head eastbound on Westside Blvd, but is NOT able to turn left and head westbound on Westside Blvd. Motorists can access westbound Westside Blvd by taking 7 Bar Loop Rd south to Driftwood Ave, heading west on Driftwood Ave, then north on Golf Course Rd. Westbound motorists on Westside Blvd can access La Sierrita Rd or 7 Bar Loop Rd via Golf Course Rd south to Driftwood Ave, then east on Driftwood Ave to 7 Bar Loop Rd.

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
Lucas Baca, 505-245-3138 office; 505-417-9989 cell; lucasb@cwastrategic.com

Westside Boulevard Project Update April 8, 2022

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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUING ON RAW WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE IN WESTSIDE BLVD:
Crews to Close Golf Course Rd at Westside Blvd for About Two Weeks Beginning Monday, April 18, 2022
Update as of Friday, April 8, 2022

On Monday, April 18, 2022, crews will CLOSE Golf Course Rd at Westside Blvd to lay a 20-inch water pipeline pipe across the intersection. Two shifts of crew members will work a combined 16 hours a day, 7 days a week, in order to complete this work as quickly as possible, with Golf Course Rd estimated to reopen on Monday, May 2, 2022, or sooner if at all possible.

This work is scheduled to begin at 5 a.m. each day and last through 9 p.m. in the evening. Crews may work extended hours if needed. Barricades will remain in place 24/7 for safety. The designated detour is: 

  • Eastbound motorists on Westside Blvd will be detoured south on Coors Bypass, then west on Ellison Dr to access Golf Course Rd.
  • Westbound motorists on Westside Blvd will be detoured south on Coors Bypass, then west on Ellison Dr to access Golf Course Rd.

The following traffic impacts remain in place:

  • Westbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between NM 528 and Golf Course Rd.
  • Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between Golf Course Rd and NM 528.
  • Traffic on 7 Bar Loop Rd and on La Sierrita Rd is able to turn right and head eastbound on Westside Blvd, but is NOT able to turn left and head westbound on Westside Blvd. Motorists can access westbound Westside Blvd by taking 7 Bar Loop Rd south to Driftwood Ave, heading west on Driftwood Ave, then south on Golf Course Rd, then east on Ellison Dr, then north on Coors Bypass. Westbound motorists on Westside Blvd can access La Sierrita Rd or 7 Bar Loop Rd by heading south on Coors Bypass to Ellison Dr, then heading west on Ellison Dr, then north on Golf Course Rd to Driftwood Ave, then east on Driftwood Ave to 7 Bar Loop Rd.
Project scheduled to be completed in summer of 2022
            (NOTE: All work 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
Lucas Baca, 505-245-3138 office; 505-417-9989 cell; lucasb@cwastrategic.com

Westside Boulevard Project Update April 1, 2022

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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUING ON RAW WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE IN WESTSIDE BLVD:
La Sierrita now open; only one left turn lane and one thru lane/right turn lane open at NM 528 for eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd 
Update as of Friday, April 1, 2022
 

As of Thursday, March 31, 2022, La Sierrita has reopened. Beginning Monday, April 4, eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd will have only one dedicated left-turn lane and one combination thru lane/right-turn lane at NM 528. Also, traffic will be shifted as far north as possible for several days, then shifted as far south as possible.

The following traffic impacts remain in place:

  • Westbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between NM 528 and Golf Course Rd.
  • Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between Golf Course Rd and Grande Blvd.
  • Traffic on 7 Bar Loop Rd and on La Sierrita Rd is able to turn right and head eastbound on Westside Blvd, but is NOT able to turn left and head westbound on Westside Blvd. Motorists can access westbound Westside Blvd by taking 7 Bar Loop Rd south to Driftwood Ave, heading west on Driftwood Ave, then north on Golf Course Rd. Westbound motorists on Westside Blvd can access La Sierrita Rd or 7 Bar Loop Rd via Golf Course Rd south to Driftwood Ave, then east on Driftwood Ave to 7 Bar Loop Rd.

TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF April 11-16, 2022:
Golf Course Rd will be CLOSED at Westside Blvd. The contractor will work two shifts, 20 hours a day, to get the work done so Golf Course Rd can be reopened as quickly as possible. More details will be provided next week.
 
Regular work hours are Monday-Saturday, 7am-5:30 pm, although the contractor may work longer hours or on Sundays as needed.
Project scheduled to be completed in summer of 2022.

CONSTRUCTION CONTINUING ON RAW WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE IN WESTSIDE BLVD

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Crews to Open 7 Bar Loop at Westside This Week and Close La Sierrita Road at Westside Next Week
Update as of Wednesday, March 23, 2022
 Project scheduled to be completed in summer of 2022
(NOTE: All work is weather permitting and subject to change without notice.)

On Thursday, March 24, crews will reopen 7 Bar Loop at Westside Blvd. On Monday, March 28, crews will close La Sierrita Rd from Westside to Amaranth Ave for about 1 (one) week, through about April 4, 2022. During this closure, residents will be able to use 7 Bar Loop as a detour (see map).

  • Westbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between NM 528 and Golf Course Rd.
  • Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between Golf Course Rd and Grande Blvd. Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd shifts to the south at Grande Blvd and has two lanes available as well as a dedicated right-hand turn lane to head southbound on NM 528.
  • As of March 24, traffic on 7 Bar Loop is able to turn right and head eastbound on Westside Blvd, but is NOT able to turn left and head westbound on Westside Blvd. Motorists can access westbound Westside Blvd by taking 7 Bar Loop Rd south to Driftwood Ave, heading west on Driftwood Ave, then north on Golf Course Rd. Westbound motorists on Westside Blvd can access La Sierrita or 7 Bar Loop Rd via Golf Course Rd south to Driftwood Ave, then east on Driftwood Ave to 7 Bar Loop Rd.

Regular work hours are Monday-Saturday 7am-5:30 pm although the contractor may work longer hours or on Sundays as needed.

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
Lucas Baca, 505-245-3138 office; 505-417-9989 cell; lucasb@cwastrategic.com

Crews to Close 7 Bar Loop at Westside for About 2 Weeks

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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUING ON RAW WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE IN WESTSIDE BLVD: Crews to Close 7 Bar Loop at Westside for About 2 Weeks 
Update as of Friday, March 4, 2022
Project scheduled to be completed in about three months (90 calendar days)            (NOTE: All work 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
Lucas Baca, 505-245-3138 office; 505-417-9989 cell; lucasb@cwastrategic.com

Beginning Tuesday, March 8 and lasting for about two (2) weeks, through March 22, 2022, crews will close 7 Bar Loop from just south of Westside Blvd to Leno Rd. During this closure, residents will be able to use La Sierrita Rd as a detour (see map above). Access will be maintained to all residences.
Construction is continuing on Westside from Golf Course Rd to NM 528 (see map below).

The following traffic impacts remain in place:

  • Westbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between NM 528 and Golf Course Rd.
  • Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd is reduced to one lane between Golf Course Rd and Grande Blvd. Eastbound traffic on Westside Blvd shifts to the south at Grande Blvd and has two lanes available as well as a dedicated right-hand turn lane to head southbound on NM 528.
  • Traffic on La Sierrita Rd is able to turn right and head eastbound on Westside Blvd, but is NOT able to turn left and head westbound on Westside Blvd. Motorists can access westbound Westside Blvd by taking 7 Bar Loop Rd south to Driftwood Ave, heading west on Driftwood Ave, then north on Golf Course Rd. Westbound motorists on Westside Blvd can access La Sierrita or 7 Bar Loop Rd via Golf Course Rd south to Driftwood Ave, then east on Driftwood Ave to 7 Bar Loop Rd.

Regular work hours are Monday-Saturday 7am-5:30 pm although the contractor may work longer hours or on Sundays as needed.