US 24 Buena Vista Enhancement Project

Project Complete!

In August 2017, CDOT crews completed improvements to US 24 from mile points 209.8 to 212.9, providing the Town of Buena Vista an upgraded business corridor.
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Project Facts
 

  • Cost:
    $10 million
    (RAMP partnership with the Town of Buena Vista)

Improvement Area

  • 3 miles and Town thoroughfare

Project Team

  • Contractor: A&S Construction

Project Benefits

The work reconstructed US 24 and enhanced several blocks in Buena Vista's downtown area. Enhancements will improve safety for all modes of travel.

Benefits included:

  • new US 24 access control from Mill Street to Crossman Avenue;
  • an asphalt overlay north of Crossman Avenue and south of Mill Street;
  • storm sewer and drainage improvements to reduce flooding;
  • enhanced left and right-turn pockets at the intersection of Main Street and US 24;
  • updated pedestrian crosswalks and sidewalks along US 24;
  • ADA ramps at intersections and dedicated driveways to businesses;
  • relocation and upgrades of street lighting;
  • asphalt resurfacing and enhanced striping and delineation; and
  • improved electronic intersection signalization for emergency vehicles.

Project Schedule

  • Early August - November 2016: West side of US 24
  • November 2016 - April 2017: East side of US 24
  • April-May 2017: Median concrete islands
  • April-May 2017: Project-wide asphalt replacement
  • Mid-May - August 2017: Lighting and signal work