US 160 chip seal operations begin August 19 near Yellow Jacket Creek

Travel Advisory

August 16, 2024 - Southwestern Colorado - Crews will complete two mile sections per day working toward Bayfield

Archuleta and La Plata Counties - On Monday, Aug. 19, crews will be chip sealing on US Highway 160 starting approximately 16 miles east of Bayfield near Yellow Jacket Creek (Mile Point 118) and moving westbound toward Bayfield. Crews will be working in two mile sections a day and motorists should plan for 20 to 30 minute delays between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

After chip seal operations are complete along the 16 mile segment of highway, the surface must cure for 14 days, then the roadway will receive permanent striping. Due to current wet weather conditions, delays in operations may be possible.

Crews completed chip seal operations west of Durango (MP 61 to MP 82) — This week, crews completed chip seal operations west of Durango (MP 61 to 82) and plan to mobilize operations on US 160, east of Bayfield next Monday, Aug. 19.

Traffic Impacts

Working hours will be from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic impacts will include:

Single-lane alternating traffic guided by traffic control operations and a pilot car
The speed limit will be reduced to 40 mph in the work zone
Plan ahead and expect up to 20 to 30 minute delays
Construction schedules could change depending on the weather

Driving Through Chip Seal Projects

Travelers are urged to:

Slow down - Higher speeds can cause loose stones to scatter, and damage vehicle paint and windshields
Increase distance between vehicles - Space between you and other vehicles will help reduce damage caused by loose stones
Follow work zone signage - Use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a work zone

Project Map of chip seal operations near Yellow Jacket Creek and moving westbound towards Bayfield — US 160 Roadway Improvements Project Map of chip seal operations beginning Monday, August 19 near Yellow Jacket Creek and moving westbound towards Bayfield (Mile Points 118 to 102).

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

Call the project information line at 970-718-5163
Email the project team at: [email protected]
Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/us160roadwayswco

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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