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.
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.

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