CO 96 and CO 71 Intersection Culvert Replacement in Ordway

About the Project

Work includes installing new Box Culvert at CO 96 and 71 to improve drainage. The project is located in Ordway, Las Animas and the surrounding areas, including:

  • CO 194 at MP 18 and 15.6
  • CO 71 at MP 27.6 and 4.6 
  • CO 96 at MP 82.3 and 130.5

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $2.8 million
  • Contractor: TLM
  • Timeline: June 2026 to October 2026
  • Location: CO 96, CO 194, CO 71 
    • Nearest Towns/Cities: Ordway and Las Animas
    • Mile Point(s): MP 82.3 to MP 130.5
    • Counties: Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Pueblo

Project Benefits

  • The intersection improvements will provide safer roadways for the traveling public
  • The culvert replacements will accommodate the following:
    • Higher accumulations of rainfall
    • Lower the risks associated with flooding
    • Maintain the integrity of the roadway
    • Maintain safe driving conditions

Work Schedule

To be announced.

Traffic Impacts

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