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Santa Fe, NM- Santa Fe County Public Works Department (SFCPWD) is pleased to announce the opening of the entire length of Rabbit Road from S. Saint Francis Dr. to the Richards Ave. roundabout, completing the next milestone in the NE/SE Connector Road(s) Project. Beginning Friday, May 31, 2024, this improvement will provide a more direct route to the Community College District, eliminating the need for travel through the Oshara community and enhancing overall traffic flow in the area.

As part of this ongoing project, the Contractor for the County will temporarily close Dinosaur Trail at Churchill Road beginning Tuesday, June 4, 2024. This closure is necessary to connect Dinosaur Trail to the Richards Ave roundabout as part of the new roadway infrastructure. The closure will last approximately six weeks, during which traffic will be routed through a temporary detour.

SFCPWD and the contractor assures residents and motorists that all necessary traffic control measures and advance messaging will be in place to ensure safety and minimize inconvenience. Motorist should account for increased travel time, avoid speed, and exercise caution while navigating detours. Work zones pose significant hazards to pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists if breached, emphasizing the need to strictly adhere to safety precautions and traffic control.

This milestone represents a significant step forward in enhancing Santa Fe County's Road infrastructure and improving connectivity for Community College residents, students, and workers. Santa Fe County thanks everyone for their patience and cooperation during this essential phase of the project.

For more information and additional safety resources, please contact Mike Hart, Project Manager III at mhart@santafecountynm.gov.

Further project information is available on the project website at www.sfcconnectors.com.

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