CO 159 Resurfacing Fort Garland to San Luis

Project complete

Project Facts

  • Cost: $5 million
  • Contractor: A&S Construction Co.
  • Timeline: July 8 and Sept. 18, 2019
  • Location: CO 159 from Fort Garland to San Luis

Project Overview

In July 2019, crews on this project will begin resurfacing CO 159 from fort Garland to San Luis in Costillo County.

Specific improvements include:

  • Surface treatment
  • HMA leveling course
  • HMA overlay
  • Shouldering
  • Signing and pavement markings

Travel Impacts

  • Single lane closures during resurfacing work.
  • During work on the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad crossing south of 3rd Street in Fort Garland, there will be a small detour for two days across the tracks.
  • Motorists should expect minimal traffic impacts.

Work Schedule

Work hours: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday