US 40 Red Dirt Hill Safety Improvement

About the Project

This is a safety improvement project located on US 40 between Granby and Tabernash in Grand County. (Mile Points 217 to 219)

Work will include:

• Asphalt resurfacing for both eastbound and westbound US 40
• Shoulder widening
• Barrier and guardrail installation
• New signage
• Striping
• Culvert and drainage work

This project is scheduled to begin May 12, 2025 and is expected to be complete by late October 2025.

Project Benefits

• A smooth highway improves safety and quality of the driving experience
• Updated striping and guardrails reduce incidences of serious crashes
• Construction of wider shoulders will improve safety including:
  • A larger recoverable area on the side of the roadway
  • Reducing the potential of crashes from vehicles veering off the main roadway
• Culvert improvements provide the following necessary enhancements:
  • Accommodate higher accumulations of rainfall
  • Lower the risks associated with such instances as flooding
  • Maintain safe driving conditions

Work Schedule

• Work will occur during daytime hours, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday

Traffic Impacts

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

• During widening, two way traffic will be maintained
• During paving and striping operations, motorists may encounter alternating lane closures and delays up to 20 minutes can be expected during working hours
• Speed limit will be reduced to 45 MPH through the work zone during work hours
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures