US 287 Safety Improvements from Ted's Place to the Wyoming Border | Construction Phase

About the Project

The purpose of this project is to improve safety on US 287 between Ted’s Place and the Wyoming border, with a focus on reducing severe injuries and fatal accidents. This will be accomplished by:

  • Implementing geometric improvements at intersections with crash histories
  • Allowing safe passing areas to discourage passing in opposing lanes
  • Providing additional shoulders to allow safe speed limit enforcement and keep stalled vehicles out of through lanes
  • Providing milder side slopes to prevent rollovers
  • Incorporating wildlife management measures to reduce wildlife/vehicle conflicts
  • Evaluating the need for ITS, lighting and/or other non-roadway elements
  • Fulfilling additional obligations agreed to under the INFRA grant

The project will also include resurfacing to improve surface condition and extend the functional life of the highway.

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $65 million
  • Consultant: Basis Partners
  • Timeline: April 2025 to December 2028
  • Location: US 287 
    • Nearest Town/City: Fort Collins
    • Mile Point(s): MP 362 to MP 385
    • County: Larimer

Project Benefits

  • Improve safety on US 287 between Ted’s Place and the Wyoming border, reducing severe injuries and fatal accidents

Traffic Impacts

  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures