US 36 & CO 66 Information Technology Services Devices & Fiber Installation

About the Project

This new technology project will place fiber optic cable on CO 66 and approximately 35 traffic cameras on US 36. The fiber optic cable will span from I-25 to Lyons offering support for the US 36 traffic cameras. Crews will work east to west. Once the fiber optic is completed, the team will move to US 36 with the introduction of traffic cameras from Lyons to Estes Park.

Work this Week & Lane Closures

US 36 in Estes Park

CO 66 in Lyons

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $5.89 million
  • Contractor: DK Fiber Optic Construction
  • Timeline: September 2025 to November 2025
  • Location: Highway(s) and specific location 
    • Nearest Towns/Cities: Lyons and Estes Park
    • Mile Point(s): MP 1.49 to MP 42.97
    • County: Larimer

Project Benefits

Traffic Cameras:

  • Helps to get first responders to the scene faster since they are monitored by CDOT Operation Centers 24 hours a day
  • Assists the public and snowplows in understanding road conditions before going out
  • Keeps an eye on a challenging canyon corridor, which has a history of flood, fire, heavy snow and strong winds
  • Assists authorities in managing traffic flow in real time
  • Encourages safer driving behavior with visible cameras
  • Collects data for future planning

Fiber Optic:

  • Expands internet access to communities
  • Offers support for traffic cameras
  • Manages traffic equipment and technologies
  • Improves emergency service communications

Work Schedule

  • Working hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • The project is expected to conclude in December 2026

Traffic Impacts

The project will have limited traffic impacts to travelers, including:

  • Shoulder closures
  • Occasional lane closure
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures