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Presentation on NM 502 Safety Improvements
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In September 2024 a lane departure on NM 502 caused a collision that resulted in a fatality. Los Alamos National Labs (LANL) conducted a road safety audit (RSA) in 2025.
To mitigate any hazards and facilitate safety along that corridor, Los Alamos County, pre-emptively, has moved forward with the following two projects:
• Camino Entrada and NM 502 Intersection Improvements.
§ Extended centerline markings on NM502
§ Additional painted medians
§ Additional lane markings and signage.
• NM 502 Centerline Rumble Strip Installation Project
§ Project limits: Airport Rd. to just east of Eastgate Dr.
§ Removal of the passing zone located adjacent to the Airport.
§ Installation of centerline rumble strips from Airport Rd to just east of Eastgate Dr. Project ends where existing rumble strips begin.
§ Installation of double yellow centerline.
§ Gaps in rumble strips will be provided at all left turns
§ NMDOT has provided a letter of support for the project (Attachment A)
Attachments
A - NM 502 Safety Improvements Presentation
B - NMDOT Letter of Support