TRAVEL ADVISORY ― Rock Scaling Operation set for US 285 Kenosha Pass

April 15, 2020 - Southeastern Colorado

 Park COUNTY ― The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be performing rock scaling on US 285, Kenosha Pass at mile point 205.5, between Jefferson and Grant, the week of April 20. The rock fall mitigation operations should take about a week. 

Rock scaling on US 285

Rock scaling is the removal of loose rock from slopes. Any loose surface material on a cliff or slope could present a rock fall hazard for motorists on the highway. 

HIGHWAY TRAVEL IMPACTS: Beginning Monday, April 20, motorists will encounter up to 10 minute delays, during daytime hours, on US 285 Kenosha Pass at mile point (MP)205.5. The traffic stops will allow crews the opportunity to perform hillside scaling operations and removal of any rock or debris from the roadway. The rock scaling operations are expected to be completed by Friday, April 24.

 

REMEMBER: 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!

COVID-19

Safe transportation infrastructure is essential for emergency first responders and freight drivers as Colorado navigates the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, construction continues on CDOT projects with social distancing and other measures to reduce COVID-19 exposure on the worksite. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced guidelines for construction activities. Gov. Polis issued an emergency, temporary stay-at-home order for all of Colorado, which went into effect Thursday, March 26. With this order, the public is urged to join the campaign for #DoingMyPartCO and avoid all nonessential travel. With fewer vehicles on the roads, CDOT crews will be able to work more efficiently and safely.

WHOLE SYSTEM. WHOLE SAFETY.  

In early 2019, CDOT announced its Whole System—Whole Safety initiative to heighten safety awareness. This initiative takes a systematic, statewide approach to safety combining the benefits of CDOT’s programs that address driving behaviors, our built environment and the organization's operations. The goal is to improve the safety of Colorado’s transportation network by reducing the rate and severity of crashes and improving the safety of all transportation modes. The program has one simple mission — to get everyone home safely 

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. Governor Polis has charged CDOT to further build on the state’s intermodal mobility options.