Paving operations scheduled on US 550 north of Hermosa

Travel Advisory

July 18, 2024 - Southwestern Colorado - Motorists should prepare for slower speeds and lane shifts July 22 to 25

La Plata County - Beginning July 22, the Colorado Department of Transportation will perform week-long paving operations on a one mile segment of US Highway 550, between Hermosa and Glacier Club Drive (Mile Points 36 to 37). Motorists will encounter lane shifts and slower speeds while crews pave one lane at a time. Paving operations will take place Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 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 range from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Motorists should plan for brief 5 to 10 minute delays and should allow for extra travel time
Watch for flaggers and signage signaling lane shifts and lane closures
A speed reduction of 40 mph will be enforced through the work zone

Maintenance alert map of paving operations on US 550 between Hermosa and Rockwood — Colorado Department of Transportation maintenance alert map of paving operations on US 550 between Hermosa and Rockwood, July 22 through 25 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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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