Huitt-Zollars provided design of the traffic signals at the intersection of US 550 and Sprint Boulevard in the city of Rio Rancho approximately 0.5 miles west of the intersection of NM 528 and US 550. The existing intersection is a three-way intersection controlled with a stop sign on Sprint Boulevard in a south to north direction and US 550 as the mainline in a west to east direction.
Huitt-Zollars provided streetscape improvements along Second Street, including the reconfiguration for two-way traffic from Avenida Cesar Chavez (Bridge Blvd) to Iron Avenue. The project included the addition of bicycle lanes, traffic calming treatments such as bulb-outs, storm drain evaluation and permanent signage and striping improvements. Geometric improvements included realignment of Second Street to flatten a horizontal reverse curve.
Huitt-Zollars provided programming and schematic design services for the New Mexico Veterans Memorial located in Santa Fe. The memorial is a tribute to all military personnel living or deceased, from wartime or peacetime, regardless of rank or duty, and pays honor and respect to all New Mexico veterans. The project was constructed of granite and concrete in order to reflect the importance and permanence of the memorial.
Huitt-Zollars developed the long-range master plan for the 3,500-grave veteran cemetery. The cemetery is located on 13.5 acres one-half mile south of the original fort. The master plan included the preliminary design of the direct burial and cremation burial areas, committal shelter, administration and maintenance facility, access roads, fencing, landscaping and utilities. In-ground concrete crypts were installed in the initial phase of the project to provide easier burial and maintenance operations.
Huitt-Zollars continues to provide civil engineering services for the renovation and redevelopment of Winrock Center. A comprehensive design solution, transportation/traffic analysis and design; utility upgrades including water mains and service, wastewater collection mains and stormwater; drainage studies; environmental assessment; and architectural compatibility have been provided. Public and neighborhood meetings were conducted throughout the design process; public concerns were addressed and accepted by all stakeholders. The regional center reflects a “main street” concept.
As Design Engineer, Huitt-Zollars provided infrastructure improvements related to water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and roadway access for 120 acres within the City of Rio Rancho’s Central Business District. A fully collaborative effort was successfully executed between several different entities. The project was designed and constructed within an 11-month time frame to meet the strict agreement requirements between the City of Rio Rancho and the client. The compressed time frame was a unique aspect of the job, resulting in successful project completion two months ahead of schedule.
Huitt-Zollars completed the design and construction documents for the renovation of the former Fine Arts Library space to provide new galleries, exhibit preparation and storage area, classrooms and print storage vault for the existing UNM Art Museum. The existing museum was located on the main and lower levels of the building. The new spaces are located on the upper level of the building. The project will include the installation of a new hydraulic elevator to connect all three levels of the museum.
Huitt-Zollars provided planning, environmental, and design services for 2.1 miles of highway from NM 68 to US 64 in Taos. The highway section was experiencing rapid urbanization, and designated as a truck bypass route around the community. A Public Involvement Plan provided community input and addressed accident, speed, congestion and pedestrian concerns. Planning studies evaluated more than ten alternatives to improve and widen the highway; the selected plan provides five traffic roundabouts instead of conventional intersections. The roundabouts accommodate WB 50 truck movements.
Huitt-Zollars provided the design documents for a four-classroom addition to Apache Elementary School in Albuquerque.
Huitt-Zollars provided preliminary and final design documents for the facility renovations that house the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) command and administrative functions, including the primary data center for the Agency’s western region. The Data Center is one of two main data hubs for DTRA’s mission to train and safeguard the storage and deployment of all nuclear weapons for the U.S. military. The 15-year-old data center and its related computer equipment was obsolete and necessitated replacement.