US 287 Passing Lanes between Kit Carson and Lamar

Project complete

About the Project

The Colorado Department of Transportation is adding four passing lanes on US 287 between Kit Carson and Lamar. With a project completion date  expected in February 2023.

Two northbound passing lanes will be added between MP 94 to MP 96 (North of Lamar) and MP 114 to 116 (North of Love’s Travel Stop in Eads). Two southbound passing lanes will be added between MP 110.9 to MP 112.4 (Near the Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Eads) and MP 120 to 122 (South of Kit Carson).

Work Schedule

  • No current work

Traffic Impacts

  • None

Project Facts

  • Cost: $9.7 Million
  • Contractor:  Castle Rock Construction
  • Timeline: February 2022 - February 2023
  • Location: US 287 between Lamar and Kit Carson in Prowers and Kiowa Counties

The Colorado Department of Transportation is adding four passing lanes on US 287 between Kit Carson and Lamar. With a project completion date expected in February 2023. Two northbound passing lanes will be added between MP 94 to MP 96 (North of Lamar) and MP 114 to 116 (North of Love’s Travel Stop in Eads). Two southbound passing lanes will be added between MP 110.9 to MP 112.4 (Near the Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Eads) and MP 120 to 122 (South of Kit Carson).