I-25 North Express Lanes Project team will  permanently close part of frontage road near Berthoud exit on July 27

July 22, 2020 - Northeastern Colorado


I-25 North Express Lanes Map

WELD COUNTY — On July 27, the eastern I-25 frontage road between Weld County Road 44 and the intersection of Valley Road will close permanently to allow for the expansion and additional lanes on I-25 North. 

Through access will no longer be available. Additionally, the Berthoud Park and Ride will close for approximately one week beginning July 27. The lot will be temporarily relocated to a site accessed from Weld County Road 44 before it is relocated to its final site. Please follow posted signage in the area and plan accordingly.Construction is weather-dependent and subject to change.

TRAVEL IMPACTS

Please visit the website, www.codot.gov/projects/north-i-25, for the most current travel updates. Construction on the I-25 North Express Lanes Project: Berthoud to Johnstown is currently taking place on southbound I-25 on the I-25 bridge over Little Thompson River (near CO 56). Construction will typically take place Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with occasional nighttime lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists should expect speed reductions to 65 mph, minor lane shifts, temporary concrete barriers and median bridge work. Motorists should also expect delays during the scheduled work hours. Construction on the Berthoud to Johnstown piece is expected to be complete in 2023. 

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Project phone line - (720) 593-1996

  • Project email – [email protected]

  • Project web site - www.codot.gov/projects/north-i-25

  • Sign up for weekly project updates by logging onto the project web site and filling out the right-side form to “Subscribe to Project Updates.”

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!

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

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 the Environment has promulgated guidelines for construction activities. Gov. Polis announced 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 #DoYourPartCO and avoid all nonessential travel. With fewer vehicles on the roads, CDOT crews will be able to work more efficiently and safely.