Watch for full closure on Indiana Street south of West 80th Avenue in Arvada Nov. 15 to 18

Arvada — Motorists are advised that a full weekend closure on Indiana Street (CO 72) south of West 80th Avenue is scheduled for mid-November due to an emergency culvert repair.

Existing corrugated metal pipes that run under Indiana Street in this area are deteriorating and need to be removed. They will be replaced with a concrete box culvert. This is a Colorado Department of Transportation project and the contractor is Structures Inc.

Traffic impacts on Indiana Street south of West 80th Avenue:

• Full weekend closure - 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 to 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, full road closure for culvert replacement
• Overnight single lane closures - may occur during the week of Nov. 18 to 22 for new guardrail installation

During the weekend closure of Indiana Street (CO 72), expect up to 15-minute delays. A detour will be in place (review the map below):

• CO 72 northbound traffic is advised to travel east on west 72nd Avenue to Alkire Street and north to West 80th Avenue
• CO 72 southbound traffic is advised to travel west on CO 72 to CO 93 and south to West 64th Avenue

Construction schedules are weather-dependent and subject to change. Please check the project hotline number 720-837-2885‬ for the latest information on the schedule. You can also go to COtrip.org.

Project Information

• Call the project information line at 720-837-2885
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Road conditions: COtrip.org

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!