Chip seal project complete on CO 82 Independence Pass

Pitkin County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner Elam Construction of Grand Junction have completed the chip seal project on CO 82 Independence. Chip seal application took place along CO 82, east of Aspen, for approximately 14 miles from Mile Point 47.8 (winter closure gate) to MP 61.2 (Independence Pass summit). Work consisted of asphalt patching, chip seal application and pavement markings. No further closures on CO 82 will take place for the project.

The chip seal application will help protect and extend the life of the underlying pavement. The new surface will provide skid resistance and reduce overall cracking.