Colorado Highway 3 will close during the daytime next week for removal of fallen rocks.
Colorado Highway 3 will close during the daytime next week for removal of fallen rocks.Courtesy Colorado Department of Transportation

Beginning Sunday, crews will perform rock cleanup behind the concrete barriers along the east side of the road. A significant amount of fallen rock has accumulated behind the concrete barriers, making it necessary to remove the excess debris.

Work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday through Friday. During these hours, Highway 3 will be completely closed to through traffic. Drivers should use the alternate route of U.S. Highway 550/160, Larry Valdez Way and East Eighth Avenue to access businesses on Highway 3 and Sawmill Road from the north end of the highway.

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