Culvert Improvements project on CO 9 & CO 115 begins today

News Release

July 19, 2021 - Southeastern Colorado - Motorists may encounter delays

Park and El Paso Counties ― The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a culvert rehabilitation project at two locations in Colorado as part of its statewide effort to rehabilitate culverts in need of repair. The work is scheduled to take place over three months, from July to September 2021. Contractor, American West Construction, LLC., has been hired to perform.

Culvert improvements aerial view 1

Culvert improvements aerial view 2

The two project locations include:

  • Park County Site 1 – CO 9 MP 27.77

  • El Paso County Site 2 – CO 115 MP 42.41

The culverts will be rehabilitated using several methods that vary from site to site. Site 1 work includes Slip lining and extension of culvert, place grouted riprap and riprap at outlet. Site 2 work includes spray lining culvert, excavating material, grade ditch slopes, and line ditch with concrete at outlet, place riprap and construct small maintenance access road at outlet. 

The goal of the project is to increase the longevity of each stormwater conveyance pipe to prevent failures and erosion of the embankment(s), while ensuring the safety of the travelling public.

Travel Impacts

Most of the work will occur off the roadways. However, within the construction zone there will be reduced speeds, daily shoulder closures, single lane closures and traffic devices denoting the area. Work will be performed only during daytime hours and may include some Saturday work.

The traveling public is urged to obey signage for detours, speed reductions, and overweight/oversized restrictions. Motorists should also be aware of flaggers, maintenance workers and heavy equipment on and along the roadway.

Stay Informed

More information about this project is available at:

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated

travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

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!

ABOUT CDOT

CDOT’s Whole System-Whole Safety program has one simple mission — to get everyone home safely. Our approximately 3,000 employees work tirelessly to reduce the rate and severity of crashes and improve the safety of all modes of transportation. The department manages more than 23,000 lane miles of highway, more than 3,000 bridges and 35 mountain passes. CDOT also manages grant partnerships with a range of agencies, including metropolitan planning organizations, local governments and airports. It also operates Bustang, the state-owned interregional express bus service. Gov. Jared Polis has charged CDOT to further build on the state’s intermodal mobility options.