US 160 Resurfacing Durango to Elmore's Corner

About the Project

Work will include:

• Highway resurfacing
• New striping and delineators
• Guardrails and road signs replacement
• New ramps installation, compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act at the following US 160 intersections:
  • CO 172/CR 234 (Elmore’s Corner)
  • Dominguez Drive
  • River Road
  • Three Springs Boulevard

Additional work will include:

• Drainage and inlet repairs at the concrete median from south of Home Depot to old Farmington Hill 
• Settlement repairs and resurfacing on the exit ramps at Grandview Interchange

Work this Week & Lane Closures for US 160 Resurfacing from Durango to Elmore's Corner

Project Facts

• Construction Cost: $11.2 million
• Contractor: Elam Construction
• Timeline: March 2026 to November 2026
• Location: US 160 
  • Nearest Town/City: Durango
  • Mile Point(s): MP 86 to MP 92
  • County: La Plata

Project Benefits

The new asphalt will provide the following benefits:

• Adds years of life to the highway
• Provides a smoother road surface
• Adds durability by increasing the resistance of ruts and road damage
• The new guardrail will be 31 inches high
  • Designed to meet new safety standard requirements
  • Higher railing will help veering vehicles remain on the road more effectively
  • Safer highway for the traveling public

In addition, the ADA compliant curb ramps provides functional accessibility for multi-modal users.

Work Schedule

• Nighttime work hours are Sunday night through Friday morning from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Traffic Impacts

• Single lane closures with lane shifts and shoulder closures
• 15-minute delays
• A speed reduction to 45 MPH
• Lane closures and traffic shifts will remain in place 24/7
  • Expect daytime delays and congestion
• Most work will occur at night
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures