Timber bridge preservation project to begin March 6 on CO 52 and CO 59

Weld County – The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin construction on the Timber Bridge preservation project in Weld County near Hudson and Keenesburg on March 6. A full road closure on Colorado Highway 52 will be in effect from March 6 to 12. Myers and Sons has been selected for the project, with work expected to be completed in April.

This bridge maintenance project has two locations, on CO 52 south of Keenesburg at Mile Point 32.83, and on CO 59 south of Haxtun at MP 139.75. The CO 52 Keenesburg bridge location will begin March 6 and includes complete deck removal, installation of sister beams, and placing a new concrete deck and paving over it. Work on the CO 52 Keenesburg bridge location will be performed 24 hours a day and will require a full road closure beginning March 6 after 10 p.m. through March 12 at 4 a.m. Traffic will be diverted to County Road 51, CR 10, and CR 53. These improvements will provide a safer and more secure bridge for traffic to utilize.

Travel Impacts:

CO 52 Keenesburg

• Full road closure beginning March 6 at 10 p.m. through March 12 at 4 a.m.
  • Traffic diversion to County Road 51, CR 10, and CR 53
  • Work will be performed 24 hours a day

Project & Travel Info

For additional information about this project, contact the project team.

• Project hotline: (720) 340-5755
• Project email: [email protected]
• Project web page: https://www.codot.gov/projects/co52-co59-timber-bridge

Know Before You Go

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:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts
• See scheduled lane closures: codot.gov/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html
• Connect with us on social media: Twitter @coloradodot and Facebook 

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!