The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on Apr. 30 that paving operations will start May 4 on a one-mile section of US Highway 491 in the Town of Dove Creek, between County Road 8.2 and W 5th Street. Work is planned Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with lane shifts and flagging expected, but crews will attempt to keep two-way traffic moving throughout the project.
The department said additional repairs will take place on the Dove Creek Bridge, located south of N Colorado Ave, after the main paving work is completed. These repairs will require alternating one-lane traffic and could result in delays up to fifteen minutes.
During construction, motorists may encounter lane and intersection closures within the work zone as well as temporary closures or detours when entering or exiting driveways or side streets. The department advised that periodic traffic stops may occur for equipment movement and that all work is weather dependent.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life for residents through integrated transportation solutions. The agency aims to deliver an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people, goods, and information while maintaining environmental standards according to its website.
Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for the department according to its official site. The organization oversees transportation infrastructure across Colorado as outlined online, building and maintaining interstates, U.S., and state highways while administering grants for aviation and transit according to its website. It operates in highway maintenance as well as supporting aviation and transit projects statewide as per its official information.
