King Blvd., Wilpett Dr. intersection.(Michaela Helean)

 

King Blvd. will begin reconstruction between Wilpett Dr. and Unser Blvd. starting January 3, 2023.

King Blvd. has been a congested road as it only has one lane in each direction. It lies adjacent to Cielo Azul Elementary School and in front of the Northern Meadows neighborhood. The Wilpett and King four way intersection does not have a light or a round about but has stop signs to guide traffic.

In the year of 2022 there were 22 accidents or traffic stops recorded by police at the intersection.

The eight month reconstruction and widening project consists of reconstructing and expanding King Blvd.

Work will include widening King Blvd from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, asphalt paving, curb and gutter, raised median, storm drain, sanitary sewer main and services, water services, Roundabout at Wilpett Dr. and King Blvd. intersection, lighting, sidewalk, ADA Ramps, and a multi-use path.

Access will be provided to residents during construction during each phase. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution through the work zone, observe traffic control signs, and reduce speed to the posted limit.

Updates on this project will be posted on the City of Rio Rancho website.

Below is a list of each section to facilitate construction of the project provided by the City of Rio Rancho:
Sequence One: (January-May 2023), Work Days/Work Hours: Mon – Fri, 7am-5pm (Occasional Weekend Operations)
Work Performed
• Construct Outside Lanes on EB & WB King Blvd.
• Install Storm Drain and Sanitary Sewer Laterals
• Construct Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, ADA Ramps, Multi-Use Path
• Install Water Service Extension and Fire Hydrant
• Install Sanitary Sewer along Lake Valley Dr.
• Construct South and NE Quadrant of Roundabout at Wilpett Dr. and King Blvd.
Sequence Two: (May-August 2023), Work Days/Work Hours: Mon – Fri, 7am-5pm (Occasional Weekend Operations)
Work Performed
• Construct Inside Lanes on EB & WB King Blvd. including Roundabout at Wilpett Dr. and King Blvd.
• Install Storm Drain, Sanitary Sewer, and Water Services
• Construct Median Curb and Gutter, Concrete Median Pavement, and Landscaping
Sequence Three: (July-August 2023), Work Days/Work Hours: Mon – Fri, 7am-5pm (Occasional Weekend Operations)
Work Performed
• Construct NW Quadrant of Roundabout at Wilpett Dr. and King Blvd.
• Construct Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, ADA Ramps, Multi-Use Path
Sequence Four: (August-September 2023), Work Days/Work Hours: Mon – Fri, 7am-5pm (Occasional Weekend Operations)
Work Performed
• Place Inside & Outside Lanes Top Asphalt Pavement on EB & WB King Blvd. including Permanent Signing and Striping
• Install Street Lighting along King Blvd. and Roundabout (Wilpett Dr. and King Blvd.)