US 285 Bailey Safety Improvements (Crow Hill)

Project Complete

About the Project

The goal of the US 285 Bailey Safety Improvements Project is to reduce the number of crashes occurring at what is known as the “Bailey Curve,” at the bottom of Crow Hill, in the town of Bailey, in Park County. Project boundaries are between the top of Crow Hill to Main Street/County Road 64. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2023, with completion planned for October 2023.

Project Benefits

  • Upgraded turn lanes
  • Installation of concrete barrier
  • Installation of guardrail along the South Platte River
  • Enhanced roadway signage
  • Added rumble strips prior to the Bailey curve
  • Decrease in crashes

Project Facts

  • Construction Costs: $2 million
  • Contractor: Native Sun Construction
  • Timeline: July to October 2023
  • Location: US 285
    • Town:  Bailey, CO 
    • Mile Points: 221.08 to 223.17
    • County:  Park