Work to start back up after winter shutdown on CO 172 and CR 318 Intersection

La Plata County — The Colorado Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Oldcastle SW Group, will start back to work with improvements on an intersection just south of Ignacio on CO Highway 172. After a two-month winter shutdown, work is expected to resume on Monday, March 28. Workers will return to work on curb and gutter and median concrete, milling and paving, lighting and electrical installation, signing, striping, and erosion control. The project is expected to be complete in May.

The project, located at the intersection of CO 172 and CR 318, began September of last year with crews working on roadway widening and median construction.

“The project will greatly enhance the safety and functionality of this intersection,” said CDOT Southwest Regional Transportation Director Julie Constan. “A new left turn lane, for northbound drivers off of CO 172 turning onto CR 318 will decrease the likelihood of rear end collisions.”

Travel Impacts

Beginning March 28, motorists will encounter road work at the intersection of CO 172 and CR 318. Traffic impacts include:

• Working hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Various lane and shoulder closures will take place within the work zone.
• Traffic delays of up to 15 minutes should be expected.
• Traffic fines will be doubled in the work zone.
• Motorists should slow down as they approach the work zones, drive with caution, allow extra space between vehicles, and give themselves extra travel time.

Project Information

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

• Call the project information line at 970-718-5094
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: www.codot.gov/projects/co172-cr318-intersection

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts, anticipated travel impacts, and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the FREE 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.