US 40 Milner resurfacing project to begin Monday, April 6

Project Announcement

April 3, 2026 -Northwestern Colorado - Bridge safety enhancements and guardrail work are also included

Routt County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a 14-mile resurfacing project on Monday, April 6, along US Highway 40 through Milner. Paving work will take place from the Xcel Energy Hayden station, Mile Point 112, to about five miles west of Steamboat Springs, MP 126.

Additional work includes guardrail replacement, minor improvements and safety enhancements on three bridges and slope stabilization. The project is expected to be completed by the middle of November.

Nightwork for paving operations is anticipated to begin mid May. This highly traveled commuter corridor between Craig and Steamboat Springs will see benefits including improved driving surfaces and slope stabilization in the notoriously challenging rockfall location of Mt. Harris Canyon.

United Companies, of Grand Junction, is the contractor for this $12 million project.

Travel Impacts

  • Work includes barrier placement for the slope stabilization and work on the bridge at MP 113 on the west end of the project limits
  • Daytime work hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in order to accommodate the commuter traffic on the US 40 corridor, Monday through Friday
  • When paving operations begin, nighttime hours will be 7 p.m. to 6 a.m
  • Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in either direction, throughout the duration of the project
  • Temporary traffic signals will be in place 24/7 from Mile Point 115 to MP 116 in Mount Harris Canyon for the slope stabilization operation
  • Lane closures, guided by flaggers, will 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 middle of November
The map shows the 14 miles along US 40 near the Town of Milner that will receive roadway resurfacing.
The map shows the 14 miles along US 40 near the Town of Milner that will receive roadway resurfacing.

Project Information

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