US 36 Guardrail Improvement Project set to begin on Oct. 14

Larimer and Boulder Counties - On Oct. 14, the Colorado Department of Transportation and Rodriguez Construction will begin improving safety guardrail on US Highway 36 northwest of Lyons.

The work will primarily consist of replacing existing guardrail. Other work will include temporary erosion control, asphalt patching under the newly placed guardrail and sign removal and replacement.

The project's goal is for the roadway to continue to meet safety standards by replacing and anchoring damaged sections of guardrail. These improvements are intended to continue to reduce the severity of accidents in the area.

The work area is between Mile Points 12.7 and 14.9 on US 36.

Travel Impacts

• Work hours are Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. These times are approximate and subject to change
• Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, with traffic intermittently alternating in both directions during working hours throughout the duration of the project
• Flaggers will be in place at lane closures as needed. Expect delays of up to 15 minutes
• The speed limit will be reduced to 40 mph through the work zone
• The project is expected to last until the end of December

Project Contact Information

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

• Webpage: codot.gov/projects/us36guardrail
• Information hotline: 720-310-1510
• Email: [email protected]

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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