CO 69 Resurfacing from Hillside to Texas Creek

About the Project

This project will take place in Custer and Fremont Counties on Colorado Highway 69. It begins at Mile Point 71.54, about 12 miles north of the town of Westcliffe, and ends at MP 82.64 just south of the intersection of US 50 at Texas Creek.

The work includes:

  • Resurfacing
  • Construction of a maintenance pull-off
  • Guardrail installation
  • Striping
  • Signing
  • Delineators
  • Rumble strips
  • Bridge deck repairs at MP 77.25

Work this Week & Lane Closures for CO 69 Resurfacing

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: To be announced
  • Contractor: United Companies
  • Timeline: March 2026 to August 2026
  • Location: Highway(s) and specific location 
    • Nearest Town/City: Westcliffe
    • Mile Point(s): MP 71.5 to MP 82.64
    • Counties: Custer and Fremont

Project Benefits

A smooth road or highway has many important benefits including:

  • Improve safety and driving experience quality
  • Extend the life of the asphalt pavement
    • Some highways may last more than 50 years with periodic resurfacing of the top layer of asphalt and timely repairs
  • Updated striping and guardrails reduce incidences of serious crashes
  • Bridge deck repairs offer substantial benefits including:
    • Extend the infrastructure lifespan
    • Prevent minor issues from escalating into major structural failures
    • Significant long-term cost savings

Work Schedule

To be announced.

Traffic Impacts

  • To be announced
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures