CDOT to complete surface treatment on CO 145 south of Telluride

Travel Advisory

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San Miguel County — Beginning next Tuesday, April 22, the Colorado Department of Transportation will perform routine crack sealing operations on Colorado Highway 145 between Society Turn Roundabout and Alta Lakes Road (Mile Points 71 to 66). Motorists should plan for full stops and up-to 30 minute delays, Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Crews will work swiftly to complete operations however, work is weather permitting.

Traffic Impacts

Beginning April 22, daytime work hours range from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Traffic impacts include:

Motorists should plan for 15 to 30 minute delays and should allow for extra travel time
Expect one-lane alternating traffic guided by signs, cones and flagging personnel
Drivers should slow down and use extreme caution when approaching and driving through the work zone
A speed reduction of 40 MPH will be enforced through the work zone

CDOT Maintenance Alert Map of crack sealing operations on CO 145 beginning April 22 between Telluride and Alta Lakes Road — Colorado Department of Transportation Maintenance Alert Map of crack sealing operations on CO 145 beginning April 22 between Telluride and Alta Lakes Road. Motorists can expect alternating traffic and up to 30-minute delays, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

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