US 24 Bridge Replacement at Black Squirrel Creek

Work is underway to replace the Black Squirrel Creek Bridge on U.S. 24, about two miles west of Peyton.  Construction began on Jan. 9, 2012.

Traffic has been placed on a detour allowing vehicles to travel through the work zone unimpeded while the new bridge is begin built. A reduced 45 mph speed limit will be in effect on the detour route and traffic stops up to 10 minutes are possible from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Traffic is expected to remain in this configuration for the duration of the project.

In addition to removing the old structure, new bridge and detour construction, the project includes new asphalt pavement, guardrails, seeding, and mulching.

The new bridge is designed for a 75-year life span, so it’s a long-term improvement to Colorado’s highway system. The wider shoulders also will provide a sufficient area for vehicles to pull-off the roadway or to swerve to avoid oncoming traffic so safety will be significantly enhanced through the area.

Lawrence Construction Co. of Littleton, CO. is the project’s prime contractor. The project is scheduled for completion in late September 2012.

FASTER – Funding Advancements for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery – is fully funding the $2 million project.  Financed by vehicle registration fees, FASTER established a Statewide Bridge Enterprise, funding the maintenance and repair of Colorado’s most urgent structurally-deficient and functionally-obsolete bridges.  Additional information is accessible at: www.coloradodot.info/projects/faster.