CDOT conducting culvert replacement on CO 96 near Wetmore
Travel Advisory
Custer County — Colorado Department of Transportation will be replacing a culvert on CO 96, east of Wetmore (Mile Point 31) on April 27. In order to expedite the replacement and have a safe work zone, CDOT will close CO 96 from MP 26 to 48 on April 27 beginning at 4 a.m. Local traffic will be able to access residential areas, however there will be a hard closure at MP 31. The closure will remain until April 28 at 4 a.m. Motorists should use COtrip.org to plan for alternate routes.
Know Before You Go
- Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
- Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/3DYCDOH
- Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts
- See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/3n9ZAI1
- Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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!
Download the COtrip App!
The new FREE COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!
