Work to Begin on SH 13 North of Craig Next Week

MOFFAT COUNTY—The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) on Monday, June 13 will begin work on State Highway (SH) 13 north of Craig to rehabilitate the highway. The project will involve road resurfacing, shouldering, replacement of guardrail, striping, and culvert repairs on the bridge over Fortification Creek at milepost 100.6.

Much of the early work will focus on roadway repairs with the paving operation kicking into full swing after the Fourth of July holiday.

Work will begin at mile point (MP) 98 and extends approximately six miles to MP 104. The project is scheduled to be complete by mid-October. Castle Rock Construction Company of Centennial, Colorado, will perform as prime contractor on this $5.3 million project. The work will result in a smoother ride for travelers and a more durable road texture on the highway.

TRAVEL IMPACTS

During paving operations, travel will be restricted to one lane with motorists encountering up to 30-minute wait times as a pilot car operation will be used to alternate traffic through the area.

Construction work hours will run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. If the need arises, the schedule may change to Monday through Saturday.

Speeds will be reduced to 40 mph through the work zone. There will be a 10-foot width restriction in place at all times. Travelers should expect delays and should plan extra time in order to navigate the cone zone.