I-76 Cable Rail Installation from Hudson to Keenesburg
About the Project
Beginning Oct.26, 2026, the Colorado Department of Transportation and its contracting partner, Coral Construction, will install new median cable barrier along Interstate 76 between Hudson and Keenesburg. The project is anticipated to be completed in December.
The new median cable barrier will provide an additional layer of safety for motorists traveling along I-76 between Mile Points 33 and 39. The steel cable system is designed to redirect vehicles that leave their lane and prevent them from crossing the median into oncoming traffic.
Work this Week & Lane Closures for I-76 Cable Rail Installation from Hudson to Keenesburg
Project Facts
- Construction Cost: $2 million
- Contractor: Coral Contractors
- Timeline: Late-October 2026 to December 2026
- Location: I-76
- Nearest Towns/Cities: Hudson and Keenesburg
- Mile Point(s): MP 32.97 to MP 38.9
- County: Weld
Project Benefits
- Reduce the severity of cross-median crashes
- Help protect motorists traveling in both directions
- Steel cable will absorb the crash energy in case a vehicle strikes
- Prevents head-on collisions by redirecting traffic
Work Schedule
- Daytime work hours are sunrise to sunset
- During the week of Oct. 26, crews will work Monday through Friday
- Beginning Nov. 2, construction will follow an alternating weekly schedule:
- Monday through Saturday: Weeks of Nov. 2, Nov. 16 and Nov. 30
- Monday through Thursday: Weeks of Nov. 9, Nov. 23 and Dec. 7
- Work schedules may be impacted by weather and other unanticipated delays
Traffic Impacts
- Mobile single-lane and shoulder closures, along with traffic shifts, are expected along I-76 during work hours
- The speed limit will be reduced to 55 MPH through the work zone
- Motorists should use caution as crews and equipment will be working in the median and along the roadway
- Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures
