Approval of City's Participation in NMDOT's Local Government Road Fund - Henry Lynch - L500665 (Memo)

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Memorandum
Date: August 7, 2026
To: Governing Body, Public Works and Utilities Committee, Finance Committee
From: Romella Glorioso-Moss, Complete Streets Capital Projects Manager
Via: Sam Burnett, Public Work Department Director
RE: Resolution Approving Participation in the New Mexico Department of
Transportation Local Government Road Fund Program for the Henry Lynch Road
Reconstruction Project (Phase A)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The attached resolution requests approval for the City of Santa Fe to participate in the New Mexico
Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Local Government Road Fund (LGRF) Program for Fiscal
Year 2027. Approval authorizes the City to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with NMDOT for
Project Control Number L500665 to construct Phase A of the Henry Lynch Road Reconstruction
Project.
The total estimated project cost is $423,475, with 75% ($317,606) funded by NMDOT and the
required 25% local match ($105,869) provided by the City.
BACKGROUND:
Henry Lynch Road serves as an important collector roadway connecting residential
neighborhoods, commercial areas, and employment centers in western Santa Fe. The existing
roadway lacks critical multimodal infrastructure, including continuous sidewalks, dedicated
bicycle facilities, adequate drainage, and modern intersection improvements. The corridor has
experienced increasing traffic volumes as surrounding areas continue to develop, creating the need
for a safer and more efficient transportation facility.
The Henry Lynch Road Reconstruction Project is a phased capital improvement project designed
to modernize the corridor and improve safety for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Phase A
focuses on improvements between La Paz Lane and Agua Fria Street, including construction of a
modern roundabout at the Henry Lynch Road/Agua Fria Street intersection.

The project includes:
• Construction of two 10-foot travel lanes;
• Construction of ADA-compliant sidewalks on both sides of the roadway;
• Construction of separated bicycle lanes;
• Installation of curb and gutter;
• Stormwater drainage improvements designed to reduce flooding and improve roadway
resilience; and
• Construction of a modern roundabout at the intersection of Henry Lynch Road and Agua
Fria Street.
The project supports the City's Complete Streets policies by improving accessibility and providing
safe accommodations for all roadway users. It also advances the City's transportation, safety, and
sustainability goals by creating a corridor that supports walking, bicycling, transit access, and
efficient vehicle travel.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation has awarded funding through the Local
Government Road Fund Program to assist with construction of Phase A. Under the Cooperative
Agreement, NMDOT will provide $317,606 (75%), while the City will provide the required local
match of $105,869 (25%). The City will also be responsible for any project costs that exceed the
estimated project budget.
Approval of the attached resolution will authorize the City to participate in the Fiscal Year 2027
Local Government Road Fund Program, execute the Cooperative Agreement with NMDOT, and
proceed with implementation of Phase A of the Henry Lynch Road Reconstruction Project.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
FIR