Resurfacing work on US 287 to Ted’s Place will begin on May 5

Travel Advisory

April 23, 2025 - Northeastern Colorado - Work expected to be complete by the end of the month

Larimer County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing treatment project on May 5 along US Highway 287 in northeast Colorado. Resurfacing work will take place just northwest of Fort Collins on a one-mile stretch of highway from US 287C to Ted’s Place, Mile Points 354.5 to 355.7. The project is expected to be completed by late May.

The resurfacing of the roadway will include milling, striping, guardrail, signs and delineators. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., is the contractor for this $1.75 million project.

“The resurfacing mill and fill treatment will prolong the life of the road surface. The project’s new striping will produce clearer roadway lines, and the upgraded guardrail systems will increase safety through this stretch of highway. The road will be safer, have better ride quality and ensure a smoother drive for motorists,” said CDOT Regional Transportation Director Heather Paddock.

Travel Impacts

  • Daytime work hours range from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in either direction throughout the duration of the project.
  • Lane closures may have up to 10-minute delays.
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 40 MPH through the work zone.
  • The project is expected to last until the end of May.

Project Contact Information

For additional information about this project, contact the project team.

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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!

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