Underground utility work on CO 67 in Woodland Park

Travel Advisory

November 5, 2020 - Southeastern Colorado

TELLER COUNTY — Next week, the Colorado Department of Transportation will begin underground utility and site work at CO 67 and Kelley’s road intersection. This is in preparation of a new signal at this intersection which is expected to be installed early Spring 2021. 

Additionally, this project will include improvements to pedestrian walkways with the installation of ADA compliant curb ramps in Woodland Park on CO 67 from Lorraine Avenue to Lucky Lady Dr. This work is also expected to start in early Spring 2021.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

  • Work at this intersection is scheduled to begin on Thursday, November 5. Work is expected to be completed by May 2021

  • Normal work hours will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  


Kelly's road

TRAVEL IMPACTS

Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures and motorists can expect flagger controlled one-way lane, single lane, right turn lane, and shoulder closures.

PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION

MEMBER: 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, road maintenance and construction continue 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.

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 inter-regional express service. Governor Jared Polis has charged CDOT to further build on the state’s multimodal mobility options.