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 September 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 September 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

Crews will perform roadway maintenance and improvements on US Highway 6, east of Holyoke and continuing east toward the Colorado-Nebraska state line.

Motorists can anticipate the following during construction:

  • Monday, Aug. 18 and Tuesday, Aug. 19, milling and paving operations are scheduled on US 6 (East Denver Street) in the City of Holyoke
    • Work will take place between South Phelan Avenue and South Worley Avenue
    • Traffic in both directions on US 6 (East Denver Street) will shift to the opposite side of the roadway to accommodate milling and paving operations
    • One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction
    • Business access will remain open
    • Pedestrian walkways will remain open during construction
    • Intermittent closures of side streets may occur
    • Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes
    • Flaggers will direct motorists
  • Eastbound alternating-lane closures from South Worley Avenue will be in effect
    • Flaggers will guide motorists
    • Delays may occur
    • The speed limit will be reduced to 35 MPH
    • Construction vehicles entering and exiting the work area
  • Flaggers and a pilot car will guide traffic through the work area
  • Delays up to 10 minutes may occur
  • There will be a speed reduction of 40 MPH through the active construction zone
  • Please be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zone
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures