Paving operations will continue farther south on CO 145 next week
Travel Advisory
San Miguel County — The Colorado Department of Transportation will continue to pave CO 145 next Monday through Thursday. Motorists should plan for full stops and up-to 30 minute delays just north of Mountain Village (Mile Point 70).
Motorists are urged to consider worker safety by slowing down and avoiding distractions when traveling through work zones. Surface treatment work is weather-dependent and dates are subject to change.
Traffic Impacts
Daytime work hours range from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
- Motorists should plan for up to 30-minute delays and allow for extra travel time
- Vehicles will be guided by cones, signs and flagging personnel
- Access in and out of intersections may be restricted at times
- A speed reduction of 40 mph will be enforced through the work zones
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
- Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
- Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
- See scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
- 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!