Eastern Plains Timber Bridge Replacement | Phase I

About the Project:

Ten timber bridges throughout the region will be removed and replaced with concrete bridges or box culverts. Roadway pavement on the bridge approaches will be removed and replaced. Outside shoulders will be widened to eight feet across each bridge or box culvert. Other project work includes new guardrail, drainage improvements, access modifications, and upgraded signage and striping. Drivers should expect full roadway closures for each bridge replacement.

Phase 1 bridges on US 36 and US 40 in Arapahoe and Elbert Counties are nearing completion. More information can be found under the Phase 1 Quick Link.

Phase 2 work starts in mid-October. The first bridge location is on US 6 east of Brush (mile point 372.75), which is approximately one mile east of the Interstate 76/US 6 interchange.

Work Schedule

• February through June 2022: Reconstruct US 36 bridge near Byers and US 40 bridge near Agate
• June through November 2022: Reconstruct US 40 bridge near Peoria and US 40 bridge near Deer Trail
• Mid-October through December 2022: Reconstruct US 6 bridge east of Brush (MM 372.75

Traffic Impacts

• US 40 bridge over a drainage approximately one mile west of Peoria Road (I-70 exit 322) is CLOSED through October 2022
• US 40 bridge over a drainage approximately one mile west of Ivy Street is CLOSED through October 2022