CDOT repairs CO 90 potholes west of Naturita

Travel Advisory

January 19, 2024 - Southwestern Colorado - Plan for brief delays the week of Jan., 22

Montrose County — Beginning January 22, Colorado Department of Transportation maintenance crews will perform week-long pothole patching operations. Motorists can expect up to 15-minute delays on Colorado Highway 90 between the Colorado - Utah state line and the junction of CO 141, Mile Points 12 to 34.

Crews will work swiftly to complete CO 90 surface treatment operations, however, work is weather permitting.

Traffic Impacts

Operations will take place Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Expect one-lane alternating traffic guided by signs, cones and flagging personnel
A speed reduction of 40 mph will be enforced through the work zones
Plan for full stops and brief 15-minute delays

CO 90 Pothole Repair Map — Colorado Department of Transportation Maintenance Alert Map of operations occurring on CO 90, west of Naturita. Operations will take place January 22 through 26, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
Be patient!

Download the COtrip App!

The new free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!