I-70 Repaving & Guardrail Replacement Between Vail Pass & Officers Gulch
Project completed
Project Facts
- Cost: $6.7 million
- Contractor: APC Southern Construction Company
- Timeline: May to October 2018
- Location: On I-70, on the east side of Vail Pass (mile points 190 to 197.5) in Summit County
About the Project
On Monday, May 7, 2018, crews began repairing and repaving a 7.5-mile section of I-70 between Vail Pass and Officers Gulch in Summit County.
This work will improve the smoothness and safety of both directions of I-70 from mile points 190 through 197.5—a section of the interstate that has deteriorated following winter weather conditions, including the use of chains. Additionally, crews will upgrade concrete barriers and guardrail to ensure travelers' safety.
Funding
The resurfacing project is financed by the Surface Treatment Fund. In addition, the project is partially supplemented with Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery (FASTER) dollars for the guardrail improvements.
Schedule & Travel Impacts
- Daytime work hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Thursday
Expect delays of up to 20 minutes during these hours. - No work will take place on weekends or on Fridays after 7 a.m.
- Speed limits will be reduced to 40 mph throughout the work zone.
- Expect single-lane closures at night Monday through Thursday for up to two miles at a time as crews pave.
- A permit-load restriction will be in effect.
- Please plan additional time for your commute.
Time Frame |
Work Being Completed |
Direction |
Time of Day |
Early May to mid-May | Concrete barrier replacement | Westbound | Daytime |
Mid-May to mid-June | Concrete barrier replacement | Eastbound | Daytime |
June through August | Various two-mile closures throughout the work zone as needed | Eastbound and westbound | 24 hours |
Early June to early July | Asphalt removal and paving | Westbound | Daytime |
Early July to early August | Asphalt removal and paving | Eastbound | Daytime |
Early August to mid-August | Guardrail replacement | Westbound | Daytime |
Mid-August to late August | Guardrail replacement | Eastbound | Daytime |