US 6 East of Holyoke Resurfacing

About the Project

The Colorado Department of Transportation, in collaboration with contracting partner Simon, began resurfacing a 13-mile stretch of US Highway 6 from east of Holyoke to the Colorado-Nebraska state line starting in May 2025.

The anticipated completion date of the project is early October 2025.

As part of the resurfacing process, the existing roadway will be milled, in certain areas, removing the top layer of pavement before being repaved with hot-mix asphalt. Other areas will be resurfaced by applying a new layer of asphalt over the existing pavement. This maintenance approach helps extend the roadway’s lifespan while reducing costs and limiting disruptions to travelers compared to a full reconstruction. Repaving with new asphalt protects the underlying pavement structure and improves the overall driving experience.

Roadway improvements will also include:

  • New signage
  • Striping
  • Rumble strips
  • Delineators

Additionally, a road closure gate will be installed near County Road 41 to be used during severe weather when driving conditions become too hazardous for motorists.

Work this Week & Lane Closures on US 6 East of Holyoke

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $9.8 Million
  • Contractor: Simon
  • Timeline: May 2025 to early October 2025
  • Location: US 6 
    • Nearest Town/City: Holyoke
    • Mile Point(s): MP 454 to MP 467
    • County: Phillips
Resurfacing project location map: US 6 from US 385 to the Colorado-Nebraska State Line (East of Holyoke, South of Julesburg and North of Wray)
Resurfacing project location map: US 6 from US 385 to the Colorado-Nebraska State Line (East of Holyoke, South of Julesburg and North of Wray)

Project Benefits

  • Preventative maintenance extends the lifespan of the roadway
  • Milling removes the worn-out surface layer, and the fresh asphalt overlay restores the road's smoothness and improves safety
  • Centerline rumble strips will alert drivers when they are unintentionally drifting out of their lane, preventing head-on collisions, sideswipes and other accidents caused by drifting into opposing traffic or off the road
  • Installing a road closure gate will safeguard motorists by restricting access to hazardous roads during severe weather conditions

Work Schedule

  • Daytime work hours range from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • The schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change

Traffic Impacts

Motorists can anticipate the following during construction:

  • Alternating-lane closures will be in place for eastbound traffic between Holyoke and the Colorado–Nebraska state line to allow for shouldering, sign installation, bump grinding and rumble strip work
  • Flaggers and a pilot car will guide motorists
  • Delays up to 10 minutes may occur
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 40 MPH
  • Construction vehicles entering and exiting the work area
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures