CO 66 and Weld County Road 21 Intersection Improvements Newsletter
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Weld County Road 21 south of CO 66 to close for three days starting March 5
Weld County Road 21 will be closed south of Colorado Highway 66 from Tuesday, March 5 at 7 a.m. to Friday, March 8 at 7 a.m. for irrigation system modifications in advance of intersection widening. The signed detour route uses WCR 28 and U.S. Highway 85.
The WCR 21 closure is only in the immediate area south of CO 66. Access to all properties will be provided from the south at WCR 28.
The construction schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change.
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Map showing the location of the WCR 21 closure south of CO 66. The signed detour route uses WCR 28 and US 85.
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Traffic Impacts
Drivers should slow down as they approach the work zone, drive with caution, allow extra space between vehicles, and give themselves extra travel time. The following impacts are expected:
- Typical work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Drivers should expect intermittent lane closures and alternating traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Weekend work and extended hours are possible for some operations
- Flaggers may be present, be prepared to stop
- Delays of up to ten minutes through the work zone
- Detour routes will be signed if temporary road closures are necessary
- Traffic will be held at intersections and driveways while equipment passes through to ensure product quality and safe operations
- Temporary rough riding surfaces may be present until paving is finished
- Speed limit reductions and width restrictions will be in place as needed
- Watch for vehicles entering and exiting the work zone
- Access to all properties will be maintained during the project
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About the Project
The Colorado Department of Transportation is making safety improvements at the intersection of Colorado Highway 66 and Weld County Road 21. This project will improve safety by adding left turn lanes to all intersection approaches. The intersection will be resurfaced with asphalt pavement to provide a smoother riding surface and increase the longevity of the highway. Work includes reconstructing drainage and irrigation systems. WCR 21 stop signs will be upgraded to flashing light displays for improved visibility.
Martin Marietta Materials is the prime contractor. Project completion is anticipated in late summer 2024.
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