CDOT hosts community open house for input on CO 115 Safety Improvements and Resurfacing project from Cañon City through Florence

Fremont County — The Colorado Department of Transportation is inviting local leaders and community members to attend a public open house meeting to learn more about the CO 115 Cañon City Through Florence Safety Improvements and Resurfacing project.

The project will repave the first 14 miles of CO 115, from the intersection with US 50 in Cañon City to the interchange with US 50 near Penrose, and will improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians by widening the shoulders between Ash St. (mile point 3.37) and the bridge over Chandler Creek (MP 7.08).

The project is currently in the early stages of design, which includes gathering information on the corridor’s existing condition (traffic counts, survey and utility locations) and asking the public, emergency services and local municipalities for their concerns and priorities regarding the highway. All are welcome to attend the meeting to provide feedback on the project and the CO 115 corridor.

Open house details

Date: Thursday, June 5
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Pathfinder Park Event Center, 6655 CO Highway 115, Florence

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/studies/co115canoncityflorence

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!