CO 92 Rogers Mesa safety improvement project begins

Travel Advisory

Jan. 9, 2025 - Northwestern Colorado - Public invited to attend a project open house Jan. 22 in Hotchkiss

Delta County — The Colorado Department of Transportation, and Contractor United Companies, has kicked off the Colorado Highway 92 safety improvement project from Mile Points 15 to 17 on Rogers Mesa near Hotchkiss.

Work began this week (the week of Jan. 6) and includes clearing trees and bushes within the right of way, weather permitting. Subsequent work is scheduled to last from early January through early February and will include drainage and utility infrastructure improvements.

Identified project benefits include improving safety and mobility along the CO 92 corridor. The project will take place in stages beginning with irrigation work, then waterlines, road widening with embankments, then paving, installing fencing and finally seeding and landscaping. The upgraded shoulders and ditches on both sides of the highway will improve drainage. During construction, an interim access control plan will reduce the number of potential conflict points along the corridor.

An important project milestone will be to complete the irrigation improvements by mid-April. To complete the project, the roadway surface will be milled and asphalt applied along with permanent striping. The project completion is anticipated to be in November 2025.

The public is invited to attend a project information session to learn more about the planned work and project schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Delta County Fairgrounds Heritage Hall in Hotchkiss (403 S. 4th St., Hotchkiss, CO).

Traffic Impacts

  • Working hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and subject to change in the spring.
  • Motorists should expect delays through the work zone. There will be one lane alternating traffic during the majority of the project, shoulder closures as needed, and periodic traffic stops in order to move equipment.
  • During inclement weather, project engineers will assess the roadway and work location to make determinations on work continuing depending on safety concerns for workers and commuters.

Stay Informed and Connect With the Project

Project information is available at:

  • Project information hotline: 970-309-1865
  • Project email: [email protected]
  • Project website: To be decided

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:

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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