CO 47 Microsurfacing in Pueblo
Project Completed
About the Project:
Work will take place along Colorado Highway 47 in the northeast area of the City of Pueblo from Mile Point 0 to MP 3. Work will primarily consist of microsurfacing, which is a protective, thin and tough layer of asphalt blended with a finely crushed stone to make a seal coat.
Project Benefits
- Improve and prolong the life of the road surface
- Smooth road or highway has many important benefits including safety and improved quality for driving experience
- Cost-effective method to renew the road surface and seal minor cracks and other irregularities
Work Schedule:
- Work will last approximately one month
- Working hours are Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Traffic Impacts:
Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:
- Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in either direction, throughout the duration of the project
- Lane closures, guided by flaggers and pilot cars, will have up to five-minute delays
- The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone
- There is a 12-foot lane width restriction in place throughout the duration of the project
- Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures
Project Facts
- Construction Cost: $1.85 million
- Contractor: Intermountain Slurry
- Timeline: June to July 2024
- Location: CO 47
- Nearest Town/City: Pueblo
- Mile Point(s): 0 to 3
- County: Pueblo
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