CO 52 Resurfacing between I-25 & US 85
About the Project
The CO 52 Resurfacing project will improve approximately nine miles of Colorado Highway 52 between Interstate 25 and US Highway 85.
Work includes replacing worn pavement in travel lanes, turn lanes and shoulders to improve driving conditions and extend the life of the roadway.
Additional improvements include:
- Bridge repairs
- Drainage ditch repairs
- Guardrail upgrades
Work this Week & Lane Closures for CO 52 Resurfacing Between I-25 and US 85
Project Facts
- Construction Cost: $8.9 million
- Contractor: Asphalt Specialties
- Timeline: April 2026 to December 2026
- Location: CO 52, I-25, US 85
- Nearest Town/City: Frederick
- Mile Point(s): MP 11 to MP 20
- County: Weld
Project Benefits
- Smoother pavement and improved ride quality
- Extended life of existing roadway
- Repaired bridges and roadside drainage
- Improved shoulders and turn lane conditions
- Safer roadway with upgraded guardrails
Work Schedule
- General work hours are from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning with occasional daytime lane closures, extended hours and weekend work.
- Daytime work (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and 24/7 lane closures are expected on CO 52 near I-25 in April and early May. Weekend construction is expected to complete this work as quickly as possible.
Traffic Impacts
- 24/7 lane closures needed on CO 52 near I-25 and Puritan Way in April and early May
- The project may require single lane operations with flaggers alternating traffic for one direction of CO 52 at a time during bridge repairs
- Adjacent property access will be maintained during construction
- Temporary rough driving surfaces may be present during paving operations.
- Speed limit and vehicle width restrictions will be in place as needed
- Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures
