The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on Apr. 28 that a culvert replacement project will begin May 4 on Colorado Highway 318 at Mile Point 1.25, just east of the Utah state line. The project, conducted with Myers & Sons Construction, is expected to finish in October and aims to minimize disruptions for motorists.
The work will involve removing an existing corrugated metal pipe culvert and installing a new concrete box culvert near the Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge in Northwestern Colorado. Box culverts are designed to manage larger volumes of water compared to traditional pipe culverts, helping prevent flooding and erosion under roadways.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve the quality of life for Colorado residents through integrated transportation solutions. The agency also aims to deliver an effective multi-modal transportation system that safely transports people, goods and information while enhancing environmental standards in Colorado.
Work is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with traffic impacts including alternating lanes controlled by signals, brief delays for motorists, reduced speed limits through the work zone, and restrictions limiting wide loads to twelve feet.
As outlined on the official website, Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for the department which oversees transportation infrastructure across Colorado. The agency builds and maintains interstates, U.S. highways and state highways while also administering grants for aviation and transit according to its official site.
Looking ahead, officials said they expect minimal impacts during construction due to these measures. The department continues its focus on highway maintenance as well as support for aviation and transit operations as per information from its website.
