Statewide Weigh-In-Motion Scales Replacement

About the Project

This project consists of removing existing weigh pads and steel foundation frames and replacing weigh-in-motion strip scales and associated equipment at seven locations throughout Colorado. This project will also remove one weigh-in-motion scale station in Platteville. 

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $2.5 million
  • Contractor: Drivewyze Infrastructure Services
  • Timeline: May 2026 to October 2026
  • Location: I-25, I-70, I-76, US 50 and US 85
    • Nearest Towns/Cities: Dumont, Fort Morgan, Lamar, Limon, Loma, Monument, Platteville & Trinidad
    • Mile Point(s): MP 233 to MP 13.6
    • Counties: Elbert, El Paso, Gilpin, Las Animas, Mesa, Morgan, Prowers & Weld
CDOT map showing the statewide weigh-in-motion scales project locations
CDOT map showing the statewide weigh-in-motion scales project locations on US 85 at MP 250.1, I-76 at MP 75.5, I-70 at MP 233, I-70 at MP 361.7, I-25 at MP 160.2, US-50 at MP 433.7, I-25 at MP 10.5, and I-70 at MP 13.6.

Project Benefits

This project will provide much needed upgrades to multiple scale locations across the state.

Work Schedule

Beginning, Sunday May 10, 2026, working hours are from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.

Work will take place in consecutive order (crews will be at each location approximately 2 weeks) at the following locations:

  • I-25 near Monument at MP 160.2
  • I-25 near Trinidad at MP 10.5
  • I-70 near Dumont at Mile Point 233
  • I-70 near Limon at MP 361.7
  • I-70 near Loma at MP 13.6
  • I-76 near Fort Morgan at MP 75.5
  • US 50 near Lamar at MP 433.7
  • US 85 near Platteville at MP 250.1

Traffic Impacts

  • Various lane closures will take place within the work zone while crews are at each location
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures