CDOT improving US 85 at WCR 98 by widening the intersection, auxiliary lanes

NUNN — The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin work to widen the existing roadway at the intersection of US Highway 85 and Weld County Road 98 on July 13. 

The improvements include widening at the UPRR crossing to upgrade turning capacity. Drivers can expect lane closures and flagging operations as Zak Dirt Inc. works on the project, finishing in early fall of this year. 

PROJECT SCHEDULE

• Work is scheduled to begin on July 13. Work is expected to be completed by early fall 2020. 
• Normal work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

TRAVEL IMPACTS

• All motorized vehicles should expect travel impacts throughout the duration of this project. 
• Flagging operations will be in effect. Motorists should be aware of lane closures.
• Speed reduction to 40 MPH will be in effect. Motorists are urged to obey speed reductions and watch for construction personnel and equipment in the work zone.

The project is located along US 85 and WCR 98. See project map below:

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

• Project Phone Line - (970) 573-6176‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
• Project email – [email protected] 
• Project website – https://www.codot.gov/projects/us85-wcr98-intersection 

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, road maintenance and construction continues on CDOT projects with social distancing and other health safety measures to reduce COVID-19 exposure on the worksite. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced guidelines for construction activities. The public is urged to join the campaign for #DoingMyPartCO by practicing social distancing, wearing face masks, staying at home when possible, and avoiding nonessential travel. With fewer vehicles on the roads, CDOT crews will be able to work more efficiently and safely.  

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.  

To heighten safety awareness, CDOT recently announced its Whole System — Whole Safety initiative. This project 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.