The Colorado Department of Transportation announced this week that it will be resurfacing 6 miles of U.S. Highway 160 southeast of Durango beginning Monday.
A CDOT news release said the project is expected to wrap up in November, and work will mostly be performed at night to minimize traffic disruptions.
“Work will begin with curb reconstruction work on the east end of the project area at Elmore’s Corner,” the release said. “Work activity will continue westward toward Durango, where the project will be completed with deck repairs and resurfacing of the High Bridge.”
The project will also involve striping, new delineators, guardrails and road sign replacement, the release said.
“New pedestrian ramps and crosswalks, compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will be installed on U.S. 160 at Dominguez Drive, River Road, Three Springs Boulevard and CO 172/CR 234 (Elmore’s Corner),” the release said.
The release said work hours will be from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning. Traffic impacts will include single-lane closures with lane shifts and shoulder closures, 15-minute delays and a speed reduction to 45 mph.
“While most work will occur at night, motorists may experience daytime delays and congestion due to lane closures and traffic shifts that will remain in place 24/7,” the release said.
For updates on the project, visit cotrip.org.
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