US 6 East of Holyoke Resurfacing

Project Complete

About the Project

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

As a part of the resurfacing process, crews milled sections of the roadway to remove the top layer of pavement before repaving with hot-mix asphalt. Other areas were resurfaced by applying a new layer of asphalt over the existing pavement. This maintenance approach extends the roadway’s lifespan, reduces costs and minimizes disruptions to travelers compared with a full reconstruction. The new asphalt not only protects the underlying pavement structure but also improves the overall driving experience.

In-town milling and paving operations to improve US 6 (East Denver Street) were also completed in the City of Holyoke, along with additional roadway improvements, including new signage, striping, rumble strips and delineators.

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $9.8 Million
  • Contractor: Simon
  • Timeline: May 2025 to early November 2025
  • Location: US 6 
    • Nearest Town/City: Holyoke
    • Mile Point(s): MP 454 to MP 467
    • County: Phillips

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

  • The project is expected to continue in late October through early November
  • When work resumes, the schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • The schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change

Traffic Impacts

Motorists can anticipate the following during construction:

  • Mobile closures will be implemented between Holyoke and the state line
  • Flaggers 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