Temporary business access restriction for milling and paving operations on US 24 in Divide

Travel Advisory

June 16, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - Intermittent access June 30 to July 11

Teller County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contracting partner Martin Marietta will have intermittent closures of business access on US Highway 24 in Divide for milling and paving operations.

Intermittent access restrictions will begin on US 24 in Divide on June 30 and go through July 11. The closures will take place Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with no work July 3 through 6 in observance of Independence Day.

When milling operations take place crews will temporarily restrict business access to allow the milling machine to pass through the area. Once milling is complete business access will reopen. After milling is complete crews will need to temporarily restrict business access to perform paving operations and will reopen access once paving is complete.

Traffic Impacts

US 24 between Florissant and Divide and CO 67 in Woodland Park, traffic impacts will include:

Daytime work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to noon on Friday
Occasional nighttime hours Sunday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Delays up to 15 minutes
Single lane closures and one-lane, alternating traffic guided by a pilot car
Speeds reduced in work zone

Map of US 24 and CO Highway 67 at Divide indicating the limits of the US 24 Divide Milling and Paving Operations June 30 through July from Mile Point 278 to 278.5 limiting business access. — A map of US Highway 24 and CO Highway 67 at Divide indicating the limits of the US 24 Divide Milling and Paving Operations June 30 through July from Mile Point 278 to 278.5 limiting business access.

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

Call the project information line at 970-456-1685
Email the project team at: [email protected]
Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/us24resurfacingdividewoodlandpark

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!

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