Omega Bridge repair work could affect traffic flow

Contact: James E. Rickman, jamesr@lanl.gov, (505) 665-9203 (03-102)

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LOS ALAMOS, N.M., Aug. 1, 2003 -- Repair work scheduled to begin the week of August 4 on the concrete substructure of Los Alamos Canyon Bridge may necessitate closure of one lane of traffic for brief periods from time to time.

Construction crews on Monday will begin a two-month repair project on the bridge, also known as "Omega Bridge," which connects the Los Alamos townsite with the Laboratory's main technical area. The project will repair and rehabilitate the concrete and steel substructure of the bridge. The repair work should be largely invisible to passing motorists because the work is being performed on the concrete abutments located below the road.

However, motorists should be aware that one lane of the bridge could be closed at anytime during weekends; on weekdays, one lane of the bridge could be closed between 9 and 11 a.m. and between 2 and 4 p.m. to minimize any disruption during peak traffic hours.

Omega Bridge is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy. Therefore, the Laboratory is responsible for maintaining it. Cost of the substructure repair is estimated at approximately $175,000.

Two other bridge projects are scheduled in the next three months: An annual inspection to be done by New Mexico State University and a painting project.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is operated by the University of California for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) of the U.S. Department of Energy and works in partnership with NNSA's Sandia and Lawrence Livermore national laboratories to support NNSA in its mission.

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