US 6 Elk Creek Bridge Replacement in New Castle | Construction Phase

About the Project

The project consists of replacing the US 6 Elk Creek Bridge structure over Elk Creek on the west end of town at Mile Point 105.8. A detour is being constructed that will use the existing truss bridge relocated to the south of the existing location so traffic will remain in a two lane configuration while the new bridge structure is being built.

Work on this project includes:

• Relocating utilities
• Building retaining walls
• Shoring up the banks of Elk Creek with riprap
• Installing new guardrails
• Implementing erosion control measures
• Applying final pavement striping

Work this Week & Lane Closures for US 6 Elk Creek Bridge Replacement

Project Benefits

The new bridge is designed as a full-size, highway-rated structure to provide the following benefits:

• Support commercial vehicle loads
• Accommodate traffic that often utilizes this stretch of US 6 as an alternate route in the event of an Interstate 70 closure
• Provide safer pedestrian access with a detached pedestrian bridge built on the north side of the new bridge
• Improve safety for all users (motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users)

Work Schedule

• Work will last for ten months
• The project is anticipated to be complete by November 2026
• Some overnight and weekend work is expected

Traffic Impacts

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

• The project will implement single, lane alternating traffic at different stages of construction
• Delays are expected to be minimal
• Two lane traffic will remain during peak school and commuter times:
  • In the morning from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.
  • In the afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m.
• Street parking during construction of the new bridge will be closed in the 700 block near the project work zone
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures