Project Facts
Project Overview
- Enhancement of US 24 over approximately three miles, from mile point (MP) 209.8 to MP 212.9
- Reconstruction of US 24 from Mill Street to Crossman Avenue (approximately 4,000 feet)
- Asphalt resurfacing north of Crossman Avenue and south of Mill Street
- Cottonwood Creek structure repair and reenforcement
Project Highlights
On US 24 between Crossman Avenue and Mill Street, the project is designed to improve or enhance the following:
Enhancement |
Benefit |
| Five-foot-wide sidewalks (both sides of the highway) | Upgrading the gravel trails and narrow sidewalks to create a safe place for pedestrians to walk along the highway |
| Dedicated bike lanes (both sides of the highway) | Giving cyclists a clear place to travel along the highway Creating a multi-modal-friendly highway environment |
| New pedestrian crossings and ADA ramps | Increasing safety with more pedestrian crossing areas and updated ADA ramps at each intersection for wheel chair |
| Four concrete medians | Providing a clear division between the lanes of the highway and creating a safe place for pedestrians to wait while crossing the highwway |
| Additional street lights | Increasing the lighting of the street by adding three new lights for a safer nighttime environment When complete, there will be 17 street lights along US 24. |
| Storm sewer lines; new drainage inlets at City Market | Reducing flooding near City Market |
| Traffic signal upgrade | Improving the functionality of the traffic signal for emergency services |
| Left and right turn pockets at Main Street and US 24 | Providing a safe place for turning vehicle to wait while turning on to Main Street |
Construction Timing
The construction project will begin the second week of August 2016 and is scheduled for completion in mid-June 2017. The project will begin on the north side of town in the west lanes.
Augst 2016 - June 2017
In-town reconstruction of the highway
December 2016 - March 2017
Winter break - No work
March - June 2017
Repaving north and south of town
Funding Sources
The construction project will cost $6.5 million. There are several sources of these funds, including:
- CDOT: More than $3.045 million
- Town of Buena Vista: $469,700
- RAMP Access Grant: $1.997 million
Buena Vista Contributions
- Street lighting
- Gravity wall
- Bridge railing
- Storm water drainage inlets near City Market
New Span of the Highway
In town, the new width of the highway will span approximately 61 feet. The expansion allows for a 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk.
Parking in Town
This project will create approximately 30 parking spaces, making parking clearer and more accessible.
- 9-10 parallel parking spaces on Charles Street
- 22-23 spaces will be available on US 24, including some near the parks
Contact the Project Team
Call: 719-398-0819
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