US 285 Bailey Safety Improvements (Crow Hill)

About the Project

The goal of the U.S. 285 Bailey Safety Improvements Project is to reduce the number of crashes occurring at what is known as the “Bailey Curve,” at the bottom of Crow Hill, in the town of Bailey, in Park County. Project boundaries are between the top of Crow Hill to Main Street/County Road 64. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2023, with completion planned for September 2023.

US 285 in Bailey, Colorado
US 285 in Bailey, Colorado

Project Benefits

  • Upgraded turn lanes
  • Installation of concrete barrier
  • Installation of guardrail along the South Platte River
  • Enhanced roadway signage
  • Added rumble strips prior to the Bailey curve
  • Decrease in crashes

Work this Week & Lane Closures US 285 Bailey Safety Improvements

Project Facts

  • Construction Costs: $2 million
  • Contractor: Native Sun Construction
  • Timeline: July 2023 – September 2023
  • Location: US 285
    • Town:  Bailey, CO 
    • Mile Points: 221.08 to 223.17
    • County:  Park

US 285 Bailey Safety Improvements Map

Work Schedule

  • Begin construction July 2023, End construction September 2023
  • Working hours are Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 7:00pm

Traffic Impacts this Week

  • Northbound left lane closure from Milepost 221.74 to 222.58
  • Southbound closure from Milepost 222.58 to 221.74, traffic to utilize turn lane