Lamar Traffic Signal Replacement

About the Project

A traffic signal replacement project will occur along US Highway 50 and US 287 in northwest Colorado. Traffic signal replacement work will occur on a two-mile stretch of highway from Maple Street to Savage Avenue, Mile Points 435.1 on US 50 to MP 76.5 on US 287.

The project will begin with pothole repairs and then will shut down to wait for material, and should resume in September.

Work this Week & Lane Closures for Lamar Traffic Signal Replacements

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $1.74 million
  • Contractor: Morton Electric, Inc.
  • Timeline:
    • Maintenance repairs in Summer 2025
    • Construction in September to December 2025
  • Location: US 50 & US 287
    • Nearest Town/City: Lamar
    • Mile Point(s): 76.5, 77.1 and 435.1
    • County: Prowers
US 50 & US 287 Intersections project map
US 50 & US 287 Intersections project map noting the three project locations areas along the US 385 roadway.

Project Benefits

  • More information coming soon.

Work Schedule

  • Work will last approximately four months
  • Working hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday

Traffic Impacts

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

  • Vehicles will be reduced to a single lane, alternating traffic intermittently in either direction throughout the duration of the project
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures