CDOT completes US 6 and Post Boulevard roundabout project

News Release

July 16, 2025 - Northwestern Colorado - The project addressed pedestrian and motor vehicle safety, increased efficiency and enhanced mobility for all users at this busy intersection

Eagle County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor KSK, LLC have completed a highway safety project at US 6 and Post Boulevard in Avon. This project was a joint venture between CDOT, the Town of Avon, Eagle Vail Metro District, Eagle County and the Federal Highway Administration.

The safety project reconstructed the roundabout that connects US 6 and Post Boulevard. The project also installed a new concrete road surface, as well as improvements to the approaches, drainage, signage and striping in the area. These enhancements addressed pedestrian and motor vehicle safety, increased efficiency, and enhanced mobility for all users at this busy intersection that connects to US 6.

Completed roundabout pictured connects US 6 and Post Boulevard in Avon.

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
Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, 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!