Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is releasing $1.213 million for highway project in Los Alamos.

Bingaman secured the funding for the construction of the West Jemez Bypass in Los Alamos. The new road will allow the public to bypass the Department of Energy’s new security station for Los Alamos National Laboratory. The new bypass begins at West Road and proceeds east 3900-feet to the intersection of Diamond Drive (NM 501) and East Jemez Road.

“The construction of the West Jemez Bypass road will make it easier for residents to get around without having to deal with new security measures associated with Los Alamos National Laboratory,” Bingaman said.