The Colorado Department of Transportation will carry out culvert cleaning and shoulder clearing on Colorado Highway 145 west of Telluride on April 16. The work, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will affect the Keystone Hill area between Telluride and Placerville, with motorists facing full stops, alternating traffic, and delays of up to 20 minutes.
This maintenance is intended to remove debris and help prevent erosion or flooding along the roadway. CDOT said operations are dependent on weather conditions.
Drivers should expect daytime lane closures and traffic shifts during the project window. “Motorists should plan for 15 to 20-minute delays and should allow for extra travel time,” CDOT said in its announcement. Travelers are advised to watch for flaggers and signage indicating lane changes.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life for residents through integrated transportation solutions. The department aims to deliver an effective multi-modal system that safely moves people, goods, and information while supporting environmental standards in Colorado, as reported by the official website.
Shoshana Lew serves as executive director of CDOT according to information from the official website. The agency oversees transportation infrastructure across Colorado, including building and maintaining interstates, U.S. highways, state highways, as well as administering grants for aviation and transit programs according to its official site. CDOT operates in highway maintenance along with support for aviation and transit services as per details available on its website.
Routine maintenance projects like this one reflect broader efforts by CDOT to ensure safe travel throughout the state’s transportation network.
