US 385 Resurfacing North of Cheyenne Wells

Project is in winter shutdown until April 17, 2023

Once work resumes, a width restriction of 11 feet will be in place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays within the project limits. Single lane closures will exist in both directions of US 385 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily with alternating traffic flows managed by pilot cars and/or flaggers. Motorists can expect delays up to 15 minutes during alternating traffic holds.

About the Project:

This is a resurfacing and safety improvement project on a 16-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 385 north of Cheyenne Wells. Work includes adding up to six inches of new asphalt along the project corridor, repairing a bridge deck, performing full depth reclamation on over three miles of highway, and making other safety improvements.

Newly paved roadway with yellow stripe down the middle
Crews have resurfaced several miles of US 385 in Cheyenne County. Photo Cheri Webb

Work Schedule:

  • Work began on Tuesday, Sept. 6 and entered winter shutdown on Dec. 8.
  • Crews will return on approximately April 17, 2023 to finish resurfacing mainline US 385 north of the east curve and make safety improvements along the entire project corridor.
  • Work will be performed during daylight hours (hours will vary).
  • All construction schedules are weather dependent and subject to change.

Traffic Impacts:

  • US 385 will be reduced to a single lane at various mile points within the project limits during construction
  • Alternating northbound/southbound traffic will be directed by flaggers
  • Motorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes during alternating traffic holds
  • A width restriction of 11 feet will be in place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. during work activities
  • Access to county roads and driveways will be maintained
  • Construction signs, cones and devices will be present 24/7 alerting motorists to the closures and restrictions
  • All construction schedules are weather dependent and subject to change
  • Lane closures and other traffic notices are posted weekly on COtrip.org

Project Facts

  • Cost: $13.5 Million
  • Contractor: A&S Construction
  • Timeline:September 2022 to June 2023 with a winter shutdown from Dec. 8 to April 17
  • Location:  US 385 north of Cheyenne Wells

Cheyenne Wells project map