Ongoing Projects
Agua Fria/South Meadows (The City of Santa Fe Public Works Department) The Public Works Department will begin the work on the Agua Fria/South Meadows Intersection improvements. The project will include adding turning bays on Agua Fria and South Meadows and signal improvements. The project is projected to be completed by February 2024. Traffic delays will occur, and you should seek alternate routes when possible. Contact Mark Brooks at mebrooks@santafenm.gov or 505-955-2404.
Ashbaugh Park Arroyo (Seeds of Wisdom, LLC) will be conducting urban forestry vegetation management in the arroyo that runs along the west side of Ashbaugh Park from the intersection with Cerrillos Rd. to the intersection of Acequia de los Pinos. To promote proper stormwater flow, saplings, vegetation, and litter that may impede flow will be removed from the arroyo. Seeds of Wisdom will select and remove some trees along the arroyo and prune trees with large broken branches. This work began in November 2023 and may continue into February 2024, depending on weather and other conditions. Contact Andrew Wright at afwright@santafenm.gov or 505-955-2133.
Calle Loma Norte (Subsurface Contracting) will be installing a new water main until the end of January.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (131 Cathedral Pl.) will have a road closure for a crane to remove the wreath on January 9, 2024. Detours will be in place. Contact Ryan M. Gomez at rmgomez@santafenm.gov or 505-946-7769 with questions.
Cerro Gordo Open Space (The Nature Conservancy) The second phase of an ongoing project, which includes earthwork and fencing, began in November 2022. All work will be performed on Nature Conservancy property, but access is via the City Parks Department’s – Cerro Gordo Open Space trailhead parking area. The second phase of the project has started and is ongoing. The preserve will remain open. The construction site is temporarily fenced. Contact Scott Overlie at saoverlie@santafenm.gov or 505-231-6194.
Guadalupe St. (The City of Santa Fe Public Works Department) The work on the Guadalupe St. Reconstruction Project began September 11, 2023. The project is a complete reconstruction of Guadalupe from Alameda to Paseo De Peralta. The project will last for the next 18 months and will include closures, lane shifts, and flagger operations. The first phase will be reconstructing the bridge deck at Guadalupe and Alameda. Guadalupe Bridge is now open. There will also be lane shifts on Alameda during this time. Work is to begin on Guadalupe from West Alameda to West San Francisco Street. Work will include the removal of sidewalks and curb ramps; sidewalks will be closed during the construction process with detours in place for pedestrians. Contact Mark Brooks at mebrooks@santafenm.gov or 505-955-2404 should you have any questions.
445 St Michaels Dr (Jaynes Corporation) will modify the median, add a deceleration lane, and add an underground utility at 445 St Michaels Dr. for St. Vincent’s Hospital. The utility work will start at the neighboring entrance at 435 St. Michaels Dr, and the road will be closed with detours and lane shifts in place until work is completed. Work began in October. Please get in touch with Teddy Padilla at 505-231-4794 with questions.
Tekin & Associates will implement Temporary Traffic Control at the Beckner and Richards Ave intersection. This is for public Safety. Right IN and Right-Out access only. Left-turn movements will not be permitted from either Beckner Rd or Mission Bend Rd. (South). Motorists from the Mission Bend Sub-Division, including the school, who wish to take a left turn and head south on Richards Ave. will need to use the Mission Bend (North) intersection. Right IN/Right OUT access to Mission Bend (South) will be permitted. Contact Teddy Padilla at padilla@santafenm.gov.
Tierra Contenta Trail (EMCO of Santa Fe) will be repairing a section of the Tierra Contenta Trail below the Vista del Sol Apartments off Jaguar Dr. The repairs include the installation of a storm drain, trail repaving, and seeding the disturbed area. The work began in November 2023. The work will involve closing a portion of the trail and detouring users to Jaguar Drive. Contact Andrew Wright at 505-955-2133.
Santa Fe Train Depot Gas Line Upgrade (410 S Guadalupe St) Public Works will close the Garfield St extension that leads to the Vladem, Santa Fe Train Depot, and Tomasitas Restaurant in early January. Constituents can still access Tomasitas via Manhattan Ave and the Depot/Vladem via pedestrian walkways. Please get in touch with Josh Bohlman at jbohlman@santafenm.gov or 505-469-2807.
