US 160 Roadway Improvements in Southwestern Colorado

About the Project:

The project consists of chip seal, replacement of pavement markings, sign replacement, and asphalt mill and fill. 

Project Benefits

• The project will benefit the public by enhancing the safety by providing good skid resistance. 
• Chip sealing provides an effective moisture barrier for the underlying pavement against water intrusion by sealing cracks in the pavement.
• Chip seal also prevents deterioration of the asphalt surface from the effects of aging and oxidation due to water and sun.

Work Schedule:

Different from the traffic impacts, this should be the general working hours and schedule of the project. Example:

• Work will last for 360 working days or approximately 18 months
• Working hours are 30 minutes after sunrise to 30 minutes before sunset, Monday to Friday
• Some overnight and weekend work is expected

Traffic Impacts:

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

• Lane closures in both directions of <location>
• Traffic shifts on <location>
• Reduced speeds through the work zone
• Narrowed lanes and reduced shoulders
• Detour routes will be in place during certain work activities with approximately seven minutes and 10 miles added to travel times
• Width restrictions
• Signs will be posted to alert motorists to the closures and available detour routes
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Work this Week & Lane Closures
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