US 34 and US 36 resurfacing project is paused for a winter shutdown

Travel Advisory

Nov. 25, 2024 - Northeastern Colorado - Crews will return in spring and finish in May

Estes Park — The US Highway 34 and US Highway 36 resurfacing project in Estes Park was originally scheduled to be complete by now. Due to a number of issues, the team will need to shut down the project for the winter.

This pause is essential to ensure the safety of both the traveling public and work crews during winter weather.

Work is set to resume in the spring of 2025 on US 36/Moraine Avenue and US 34/Big Thompson Avenue. The completion date of the project is late May 2025.

The first phase of the project involved constructing a retaining wall east of Riverrock Circle to prevent soil from eroding the roadway and spilling into the river on US 36A/Moraine Avenue. The second phase, which began in the spring, focused on upgrading ADA-compliant curb ramps at the intersections of US 36/Moraine Avenue and Mary’s Lake Road, US 36/North St. Vrain Avenue and US 34/Big Thompson Avenue, and East Elkhorn Avenue. These upgrades ensure that sidewalks, street crossings and pedestrian pathways are accessible for individuals with disabilities.

Project schedule

  • Work will resume in spring 2025 and be completed by late May.

  • Daytime work hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

Project Contact Information 

For additional information about this project, contact the project team.  

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