Resurfacing Work Set to Begin on I-25 South of Pueblo
PUEBLO COUNTY — Colorado Department of Transportation, along with its contractor Martin Marietta Materials, will begin a safety improvement and maintenance project on I- 25 in Pueblo County the week of April 22. The project is expected to be complete in October 2019.
The project will resurface approximately 12 miles of I-25 from MP 79.6 to MP 92.0 to improve the roadway drivability, and improve vehicle traction to the surface. The project will also replace more than 20,000 linear feet of guardrail to meet the current safety standards. Additionally, eight bridges over Scroggs Arroyo, Muddy Creek, Verde Road, and Burnt Mill Road will be repaired. Minor deck repairs include removing and replacing unsound concrete and placing a waterproofing membrane and new wearing surface to extend the life of the structures.
Motorists can expect minimal delays on I-25. Travelers using cross streets that run under the interstate will encounter single-lane closures, with flaggers directing traffic during bridge repairs. Motorists are urged to be aware and cautious in work zones. Obey posted speed limits and avoid distractions.
Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Bridge work will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. No work is planned at night or on weekends.
The project is funded through CDOT’s Surface Treatment and Bridge Asset Management Funds. Martin Marietta Materials of Pueblo was awarded the $7.6 million contract.
If you have questions or comments about the I25 Resurfacing and Bridge Repair project, email the Public Information team at [email protected], or call the project hotline at 719-733-3490. Information about the project can also be found at www.codot.gov/projects/i-25-
Updates will also be available via Twitter @coloradodot and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/coloradodot.
Remember to Slow for the Cone Zone
The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.
- Do not speed in work zones; obey the posted speed limits.
- Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
- Watch for workers; drive with caution.
- Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
- Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
- Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
- Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
- Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
- Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
- Anticipate lane shifts, and merge when directed to do so.
- Be Patient!
ABOUT CDOT
CDOT has approximately 3,000 employees located throughout Colorado, and manages more than 23,000 lane miles of highway and 3,429 bridges. CDOT also manages grant partnerships with a range of other agencies, including metropolitan planning organizations, local governments and airports. It also administers Bustang, the state-owned and operated interregional express service. Gov. Jared Polis has charged CDOT to further build on the state’s intermodal mobility options.
