Crews perform paving operations on multiple highways in the San Luis Valley next week

Travel Advisory

August 22, 2024 - Southwestern Colorado - Motorists can expect brief delays on CO 159 and CO 370, August 26 to 29

Alamosa and Costilla Counties - On Monday, August 26, the Colorado Department of Transportation will begin two-day paving operations along a two-mile segment of Colorado Highway 159 between San Luis and the New Mexico state line (Mile Points 0 to 2). Paving operations will move to Colorado Highway 370, south of Alamosa, on Wednesday and continue through Thursday afternoon. Motorists should plan for 10 to 15 minute delays, full stops and one-lane alternating traffic guided by flaggers between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

CDOT crews will work as swiftly as possible to complete the surface treatment; however resurfacing operations are weather dependent.

Traffic Impacts

Daytime work hours will range from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Traffic impacts include:

Motorists should plan for up to 15 minute delays and should allow for extra travel time
Vehicles will be guided by flagging personnel and signs
Access in and out of intersections may be restricted at times
A 40 mph speed reduction will be enforced through the work zones

Colorado Department of Transportation Highway Maintenance Alert Map of paving operations scheduled from August 26 to 29 on CO 370 and CO 159 in the San Luis Valley.

Know Before You Go

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

Road conditions and travel information website: COtrip.org
Chain and traction law information: codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tractionlaw
Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
See scheduled lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
Weather forecasts: www.weather.gov
Check avalanche conditions at CAIC: www.avalanche.state.co.us

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!

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