Orange Barrel Report January 22, 2024
Contractor: The City of Santa Fe Public Works Department
Location: Agua Fria/South Meadows
Project Description: 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 happen, and you should look for alternate routes whenever possible.
Contact: Mark Brooks at mebrooks@santafenm.gov, 505-955-2404
Contractor: Seeds of Wisdom, LLC
Location: Ashbaugh Arroyo
Project Description: Urban forestry vegetation management in the arroyo that runs along the west side of Ashbaugh Park from the intersection with Cerrillos Rd. to Acequia de los Pinos. To promote proper stormwater flow, saplings, vegetation, and litter will be removed in the arroyo that may impede flow. 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
Contractor: Cerro Gordo Open Space
Location: The Nature Conservancy
Project Description: 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
Contractor: Subsurface Contracting
Location: Calle Loma Norte
Project Description: Installing a new water main until the end of January.
Contractor: The City of Santa Fe Public Works Department
Location: Guadalupe St.
Project Description: The work on the Guadalupe St. Reconstruction Project began on 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. 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
Contractor: Jaynes Corporation
Location: 445 St Michaels Dr
Project Description: Modifying the median, adding a deceleration lane, and adding 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.
Contact: Teddy Padilla at padilla@santafenm.gov.
Contractor: Tekin & Associates
Location: Beckner Road and Richards Avenue
Project Description: Temporary Traffic Control at the intersection of Beckner and Richards Ave. This is for public Safety. Right IN and Right-Out access only. Left turn movements will not be permitted from either Beckner Rd, or from 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.
Contractor: EMCO of Santa Fe
Location: Tierra Contenta Trail
Project Description: 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
Contractor: New Mexico Gas/Davenport Construction/Sunland Asphalt
Location: Santa Fe Train Depot Gas Line Upgrade, 410 Guadalupe St.
Project Description: Public Works will close the Garfield St extension leading to the Vladem, Santa Fe Train Depot, and Tomasitas Restaurant. Work will take place in March (Date TBD) for a Gas Line upgrade to the Depot and to grade and gravel Garfield Street extension for seven days. Constituents can still access Tomasitas via Manhattan Ave and the Depot/Vladem via pedestrian walkways.
Contact: Josh Bohlman at jbohlman@santafenm.gov or 505-469-2807.