Section A | Northbound US 285 – Bailey

Town of Bailey, Colorado

Existing Conditions:

  • Northbound 285 through the Town of Bailey has two through lanes
  • In 2019, Southbound 285 through the Town of Bailey was re-striped as a single through lane with deceleration lanes at driveways

Safety Issues:

Northbound US 285 through the town of Bailey has the following noted safety issues:

  • High speeds reported through Bailey for northbound movement
  • Public concerns have been received for the issue
  • Northbound does not have deceleration/access lanes

Southbound US 285 through the town of Bailey has the following noted safety issues:

  • Southbound has been completed and the safety concerns have been reduced
  • Southbound speeds have been reduced

Proposed Improvements:

  • Re-stripe northbound US 285 to be a single through lane with deceleration lanes at driveways (similar to the work that has been completed on southbound US 285)

Project Goals:

  • Traffic calming through town, and reduce travel speeds
  • Improve local residence safety
  • Allow safer access to local business