The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on March 31 that a resurfacing project will begin April 6 along US Highway 160 from Colorado Highway 12 to Walsenburg. Motorists traveling through Huerfano County should expect up to 15-minute delays as work progresses through September.
This construction will affect approximately 11 miles of roadway, stretching from Mile Point 294.4 near the intersection with CO Highway 12 to Mile Point 305.4 near Main Street in Walsenburg. Planned improvements include milling and replacing old asphalt, bridge deck repairs, new road signs, and updated striping.
“US 160 between CO 12 and Walsenburg is an important tourism corridor for southern Colorado, providing access to local communities and connecting travelers to Interstate 25,” said Region 2 Transportation Director Shane Ferguson. “This project is part of CDOT’s comprehensive 10-year plan and will provide a smoother, safer road surface for motorists.”
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life for residents through integrated transportation solutions according to the official website. The department oversees transportation infrastructure across the state as outlined on the official website, including building and maintaining interstates, U.S. highways, and state highways while also administering grants for aviation and transit the official website states.
Daytime work hours are scheduled from half an hour after sunrise until half an hour before sunset Monday through Friday. Traffic impacts include single lane closures with alternating traffic in the work zone, speed reductions, a width restriction of twelve feet for vehicles passing through construction areas, and potential delays up to fifteen minutes.
Shoshana Lew holds the role of executive director at CDOT according to the official website. The department aims to deliver an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people and goods while enhancing environmental standards in Colorado according to its official site. For more information about this resurfacing project or updates during construction, residents can call the project information line or visit CDOT’s dedicated web page.
