CO 96 Overlay between Eads and Sheridan Lake

About the Project:

The project will improve and prolong the life of the road surface. Work will primarily consist of resurfacing the roadway with leveling, overlaying, upgrading guardrails, and minor structure repairs. A smooth road or highway has many important benefits including safety and improved quality for driving experience. Construction of wider shoulders will improve safety by providing a larger recoverable area on the side of the roadway and reduce the potential of crashes from vehicles veering off the main roadway.

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Project Benefits

• Smoother roads will improve safety and quality for driving experience.
• Resurfacing can greatly extend the life of the asphalt pavement; Some highways may last more than 50 years with periodic resurfacing of the top layer of asphalt and timely repairs.
• A newly paved road has fewer impacts on those who bike, drive, or take public transit

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Work Schedule:

• Construction will begin again May 8th
• Monday thru Friday from ½ hour after sunrise (approx. 7 a.m.) and end a half hour before sunset (approx. 7 p.m.).
• Project is anticipated to end in late November of 2023

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Traffic Impacts:

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

• Reduced speeds of 40 MPH
• Intermittent single-lane, alternating traffic through the work zone throughout the duration of the project
• Both directions of traffic will be affected
• Vehicles may be reduced to an 11 foot lane width restriction
• Delays of up to 15 minutes are anticipated
• Motorists are to follow directions from flaggers on site.
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Work this Week & Lane Closures
CO 96 Overlay Project