I-25 North Project will permanently close parts of the frontage road near CO 60

Travel Advisory

March 29, 2021 - Northeastern Colorado

WELD COUNTY — On April 1, the frontage road east of I-25 will close permanently south of Colorado Highway 60 to Weld Country Road 46. The frontage road located north of CO 60 to Weld County Road 14 will remain open until the CO 60 bridge over I-25 is demolished. 

After the demolition, the section of the frontage road from CO 60 to WCR 14 will also permanently close. Commuters can take Weld County Road 7 or Weld County Road 13 as alternate routes to CO 60 or to Weld County Road 46. 

The closure is necessary for the I-25 North Express Lanes Project taking place between Berthoud and Johnstown. Eventually, the frontage road will close permanently between Weld County Road 40 to Larimer County Road 14. These closures will not only allow for the expansion of I-25 North, but also a newer, safer north-south arterial called the High Plains Boulevard. The frontage road will remain open in a handful of places between Colorado Highway 66 and Weld County Road 40 and north of Larimer County Road 14. 

Browse this factsheet learn more about the plans for the local frontage roads.

I-25 North Project CO 60 Closure

 

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!

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.