Resurfacing project to begin on US 160 west of Walsenburg

Project Annoucement

March 31, 2026 - Southeastern Colorado - Motorists should plan for up to 15-minute delays

Huerfano County — The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, United Companies, will begin a resurfacing project along US Highway 160 from Colorado Highway 12 to Walsenburg. Starting April 6, motorists should plan for up to 15-minute delays.

The project will improve approximately 11 miles along US 160 west of Walsenburg from Mile Point 294.4, near US 160/CO Highway 12 intersection, to MP 305.4, near Main Street in Walsenburg. Roadway work will include milling old asphalt, paving with new asphalt, bridge deck repairs, road sign replacement and striping.

“US 160 between CO 12 and Walsenburg is an important tourism corridor for southern Colorado, providing access to local communities and connecting travelers to Interstate 25,” said Region 2 Transportation Director Shane Ferguson. “This project is part of CDOT’s comprehensive 10-year plan and will provide a smoother, safer road surface for motorists."

The project is scheduled for completion in September.

Traffic Impacts

Beginning April 6, motorists will encounter road work on US 160 from CO 12 to Walsenburg. Traffic impacts will include:

Daytime work hours are one half hour after sunrise and until one half hour before sunset Monday through Friday
Single lane closures and one-lane alternating traffic will take place in the work zone
Plan for up to 15-minute delays
12-foot width restriction in place
Speed reduction through the work zone

Map of the US 160 Walsenburg West Resurfacing project — Map of US 160 identifying US 160 Walsenburg West Resurfacing project from intersection of CO 12 (Mile Point 294.4) to Main Street in Walsenburg (MP 305.4).

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

Call the project information line at 970-878-8255
Email the project team at: [email protected]
Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/us160walsenburgresurfacing

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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