CDOT to begin resurfacing and safety improvements on US 6 in Clear Creek Canyon
Travel Advisory
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Starting next week, motorists can expect lane closures and traffic holds along US 6 in Clear Creek Canyon as the Colorado Department of Transportation and APC Construction will begin work on the US 6 Clear Creek Canyon Resurfacing and Safety Improvements project. This project will greatly improve the safety and driving conditions on this 11.37-mile stretch of US 6 by:
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Resurfacing the entire project zone to address the severe deterioration of the pavement, leading to a smoother and safer driving experience.
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Minor widening of the shoulders for added safety.
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Removing and replacing all guardrail within the project limits.
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Cleaning culverts, removing loose rocks, and installing new signage and striping to meet current standards.
Work will occur on US 6 between Colorado Highway (CO) 119 and the junction of CO 58 and 93 in Clear Creek Canyon. Work is expected to be complete by summer 2022 with a winter shutdown from December 2021 through February 2022.
Travel Impacts
Starting in late July, motorists should expect:
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Alternating daytime single lane closures and shoulder closures for up to one mile along US 6 between CO 119 and CO 58/93.
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East and westbound traffic will alternate through the work zone with up to 10-minute traffic holds each direction. Motorists should plan for extra travel time.
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Grooved and rough pavement in sections of the project until paving operations are complete.
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No shoulder parking throughout the work zone at any time.
Daytime work hours are Monday through Thursday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Potential nighttime work could take place.
Project Information
Get direct email announcements and updates by signing up at US6safetyimprovements@gmail.
For additional information about this project, call the local project information line at 303.325.3261, or visit the project website at https://www.codot.gov/
Information about weekly lane closures is available at https://www.codot.gov/travel/
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.
