Recent Projects

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Fourth Street Corridor Improvements, Phase I
Client: Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

This arterial street project widened approximately one half mile of Fourth Street in the Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque from four to five lanes with the center lane as a continuous left-turn lane broken by landscaped median islands. The intersection of Fourth and Osuna, long a bottleneck, was realigned to remove the offset across Fourth Street, and an improved signal system was installed. A signal system was also installed at Fourth Street and Schulte to provide a safer crossing for Taft Middle School students. Included in the project were a complex drainage system and replacement of all water mains in the project area.

The Taft Middle School site is being used for storm water detention under an agreement that provided for the project to build a multipurpose field and running track on the site. Much of the storm water detention volume is underground so the track and field are usable during all but the largest storms.

This project received the 2008 Project of the Year award from APWA/NM.

I-40/Embudo Channel Trail
Client: City of Albuquerque

Larkin Group NM conducted the feasibility location study and design of the Embudo Channel Trail. This bicycle and pedestrian trail that provides an east-west trail to connect to the north-south North Diversion Channel Trail included the construction of approximately 1.5 miles of new paved trail mostly adjacent to AMAFCA’s Embudo Arroyo Channel, just north of I-40. Construction elements included a 150-foot bridge over the North Diversion Channel, an MSE retaining wall, 8-foot metal picket fencing, pipe railing, trail signing, and benches placed at approximately 1,000-foot intervals.

This City project was closely coordinated with AMAFCA and NMDOT throughout the design and construction phases. The trail was constructed on AMAFCA property and a portion of the cost was provided from federal funds.

Water and Sewer Improvements
Client: Village of Angel Fire

Larkin Group NM completed and updated plans and specifications, which had initially been prepared by another firm. This project provided for the extension of the water and sewer systems from the “downtown” area to the northern Village limit. It included the construction of approximately 4.25 miles of sanitary sewer line and 4.9 miles of water main. It also included two lift stations and the construction of water and sewer service lines to each property.

Larkin Group NM provided full-time construction observation service. The project was funded by RUS.

Loma Larga Phase V
Client: Village of Corrales

Larkin Group NM prepared the plans and specifications for the reconstruction of approximately one mile of a major route in the Village of Corrales. The final design provided for a two-lane rural cross-section with appropriate roadside drainage and ponding. In addition, we provided for bicycle lanes on both sides of the pavement and an eight-foot wide equestrian trail. The equestrian trail was offset from the edge of the asphalt with a five-foot wide buffer, in order to more clearly define the separation between autos and horses.

The configuration of pavement, bicycle lanes, buffers, equestrian trail, and open drainage ponds created a very wide-open vista for the new road. Larkin Group NM also provided full-time construction observation services to the Village.

North Second Street Storm Drain Improvements
Client: City of Albuquerque

This project was the final phase in a larger storm drainage improvement project for the City’s Hydrology Section. The project included installation of storm drain collection systems and waterline improvements and appurtenances within residential and arterial streets in the northwest quadrant of the City of Albuquerque. It included the installation of approximately 11,400 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) storm drain lines ranging in size from 18 inches to 72 inches in diameter. It also included the installation of approximately 3,700 linear feet of waterline ranging in size from 6 inches to 10 inches in diameter.

Improvements were made to the Alameda Drain. Five road-crossings of the Alameda Drain were improved by installation of 10’x6’ concrete box culverts including wingwalls. Arterial and residential paving work associated with patching the trench cuts was also included.

Isleta Boulevard - Phase 1: Roadway & Drainage Improvements
Client: Bernalillo County

Larkin Group NM designed the new roadway improvements and provided the construction plans and right-of-way mapping for Isleta Boulevard, Phase 1. This old roadway has served as a major transportation route in the South Valley in Albuquerque, NM for generations. Because of Isleta Boulevard’s rich history, creation of a community-friendly environment was a top priority in the redesign of the new roadway. Project goals were two-fold: to provide a safer, more efficient roadway and to add facilities that would enhance the traditional South Valley neighborhoods. Under this project, Isleta Boulevard was widened to three lanes to provide safer left-turn access into the numerous properties along the route, and storm drainage facilities were created to handle runoff. The need for a safer roadway alignment resulted in the flattening of "Deadman’s Curve," which allowed space for a new neighborhood-friendly Urban Plaza. Additional amenities included a new multi-use park facility within a new storm water detention pond, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, roadside landscaping, artwork, and street lighting. Ultimately, these improvements will impact the quality of life for local residents and increase commerce for local businesses for the coming decades.

Larkin Group NM was honored with multiple awards  for our work on Bernalillo County's Isleta Boulevard, Phase 1 project: ACEC/NM’s 2004 Engineering Excellence Award - Small Firm Category, APWA New Mexico's 2003 Project of the Year, and Southwest Contractor Magazine's New Mexico Best of 2004 Civil / Infrastructure Project.   

Comanche Road & Griegos Road (Special Assessment District BC-1/216)
Clients: Bernalillo County and the City of Albuquerque

This project included improvements to Griegos Road and Comanche Road (both arterials) from Carlton Street to I-25, Carmony Road from Edith Boulevard to Yale Boulevard, Alexander Boulevard from Yale Boulevard to Carmony Road, Yale Boulevard from Alexander Boulevard to the I-25 west Frontage Road, and the extension of storm drains east of I-25.  Project improvements consisted of: new 5-lane arterial streets with curb & gutter, sidewalks, drivepads; 5,436 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines ranging in diameter from 8” to 72”; 3,274 linear feet of waterlines ranging in diameter from 6” to 12”; 15,858 linear feet or 3 miles of storm drainage pipe ranging in diameter from 18” to 96”; storm drainage outfall; 80 acre-feet storm water detention pond; landscaping; street lighting; traffic signalization; and 5 rubberized railroad crossings.  The project included the intersection design of Edith and Comanche, two major arterials, with raised medians and protected left-turning lanes, bike lane signage and striping, traffic signalization with video camera detection, and channelized right-turn lanes to facilitate truck-turning movements to I-25.  As part of the SAD process we established access benefits, contribution benefits, protection benefits, and multiple other assessment methodologies associated with paving, water, sewer, and storm drainage, which resulted in adoption of resolutions by the Albuquerque City Council.

98th Street & Tower Road (Special Assessment District 222)
Client: City of Albuquerque

Located on Albuquerque’s Westside, this project required roadway, storm drain, and utility improvements. Approximately 7,500 feet of the previously existing, two-lane rural roadway section on 98th Street, south of Central Avenue, was upgraded to a four-lane, median divided principal arterial expandable to six lanes.  The 98th Street improvements also include new 8-inch waterline and sanitary sewer lines, 24-inch to 54-inch storm drains, signalized intersections at Central Avenue, Tower Road, and Sage Road, street lighting, sidewalks, landscaping, bike lanes, and bike trail. Tower Road between the Snow Vista Channel and 82nd Street was upgraded to a four-lane minor arterial.

The project contained approximately 3.7 miles of roadway; 2.5 miles of 6-inch through 12-inch waterlines; 2.2 miles of 8-inch through 15-inch sanitary sewer lines; 2.8 miles of main storm drain lines ranging from 24-inch to 96-inch diameter, plus manholes, inlets, and connector pipes; 0.7 miles of arterial street landscaping; 2.4 miles of arterial street lighting; and construction of new traffic signals for three major intersections.  The SAD process included coordination with property owners, utility companies, and developers.

This project was recognized by the FHWA with the 2002 New Mexico Highway Quality Award, Local Government Category.