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Trustees approve final design for Fourth Street Phase 2A, unlocking right‑of‑way work
Summary
After a multi‑year planning process, BHI and Plan Collaborative presented the preferred section for Fourth Street Phase 2; trustees approved final design for Phase 2A (funded) to allow right‑of‑way acquisition and utility coordination to proceed.
The Board approved final design for Phase 2A of the Fourth Street revitalization project, allowing staff to move forward with right‑of‑way acquisition and coordinated utility relocation required before construction.
Consultants summarized the chosen typical section: sidewalks on both sides, landscaped drainage swales that harvest stormwater, paired 10‑ft travel lanes and an 11‑ft center turn lane, and pedestrian and landscape details intended to match Phase 1 character. The team described outreach and design steps since 2021 and noted three open houses and trustee workshops during final design.
Funding: The consultants presented a construction estimate for the full Phase 2 program of just over $26 million and said Phase 2A (the first half‑mile) has secured approximately $10.45 million in state and federal transportation funding; 2B and 2C remain to be funded.
Schedule and next steps: Approval of final design enables right‑of‑way acquisition (estimated 6–8 months) and utility coordination with water, gas and power providers. Staff will continue final engineering, obtain NMDOT certifications and prepare bid documents for a planned 2025 construction procurement.
Trustees voted to approve the final design for Phase 2A (roll call: Trustee Keir yes, Trustee Radnovich no, Trustee Ryo yes).
Quote: "This is the alternative that was selected through public process and approved by the Board," the project team stated when summarizing the design history.
Why it matters: The decision moves a multi‑million‑dollar, federally and state‑supported transportation and streetscape upgrade closer to construction and includes stormwater harvesting elements and pedestrian improvements.
