CDOT to install new guardrail on CO 15 bridge structure south of Monte Vista next week

Travel Advisory

July 18, 2024 - Southwestern Colorado - Motorists should plan for delays July 22 to 26

Colorado Department of Transportation Highway Maintenance Alert Map of guardrail installation on CO Highway 15, south of Monte Vista, July 22 to 26 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Rio Grande County - Beginning Monday, July 22, the Colorado Department of Transportation will install new guardrail on CO Highway 15 south of Monte Vista. Work will take place on the bridge structure over the Rio Grande/Monte Vista Canal located nine miles south of Monte Vista, mile point 9.3. The project will take three to five days to complete.

Traffic Impacts

Daytime work hours range from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Motorists should plan for 15 to 30 minute delays and should allow for extra travel time
Expect full stops and one-lane alternating traffic guided by flagging personnel
Obey speed reduction through the work zone

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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