US 385 Holyoke North Resurfacing
About the Project:
This is an infrastructure and accessibility upgrade project along US Highway 385 north of Holyoke. The main scope of work includes rehabilitating the pavement and widening shoulders along a ten-mile stretch of US 385. Other work includes subbase excavation, milling, base course, asphalt overlay, culvert extensions, signage, striping, and installing new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps along US 385 and US 6 within the city limits. The new curb ramps will be sloped for easier access, finished with a slip resistant surface, and will include other features to meet ADA guidelines.
This state and federally funded project is part of CDOT’s 10-year plan to restore this section of two-lane highway to optimal condition and add much-needed curb ramps at various intersections in downtown Holyoke to improve accessibility for all pedestrians.
Project Benefits:
- Restore a ten-mile stretch of two-lane highway to optimal driving condition
- Widen shoulders and add guardrail and signage to improve driver safety
- Install ADA curb ramps to enhance accessibility for all pedestrians
Work Schedule:
- The project began in April with an anticipated completion date of late November.
- Work will be performed during daylight hours Monday to Friday with some weekend work expected.
Traffic Impacts:
Motorists and pedestrians can expect the following during various phases of work:
- Intermittent lane closures will be in place on US 385 during working hours, as needed
- Sidewalk closures will exist during curb ramp work, with pedestrian detour routes in place.
- Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
- Alternating single lane closures will be in place in both directions of US 385 during the resurfacing phase.
- Pilot cars will be present to direct alternating traffic flows during single lane alignments.
- Motorists can expect delays up to 10 minutes during alternating traffic holds.
- A width restriction of 12 feet will exist during the resurfacing work.
- Construction devices, reflective cones and signs will exist to maintain safety.
- All construction schedules are weather dependent and subject to change.
- Lane closures and other traffic notices are posted weekly on COTrip.org.