US 287 and US 40 Passing Lanes
Project complete
Project Facts
- Cost: $9.4 Million
- Contractor: Castle Rock Construction
- Timeline: March 2021 to December 2021
- Location: US 287 between Limon and just south of Kit Carson, Lincoln and Cheyenne Counties
About the Project
US 287 is a critical connection for moving freight across the country. Slow moving freight traffic along this two-lane rural highway causes long traffic backups, travel delays for motorists and significant safety concerns for the traveling public.
The project will improve safety and mobility by providing space and opportunities for vehicles to safely pass slower-moving traffic.
CDOT Region 4 was awarded a National Highway Freight Program Grant to construct passing lanes on this segment of highway.
Project Schedule
Construction scheduled to start in mid-March
Phase 1 includes passing lane sites 1, 5 and 6:
- Site 1: MP 407.28 – 408.43
- Site 5: MP 435.80 – 437.40
- Site 6: US 40 MP 123.25 – 124.50
Phase 2 includes passing lane sites 2, 3 and 4
- Site 2: MP 409.95 – 411.39
- Site 3: MP 414.00 – 414.90
- Site 4: MP 417.90 – 418.3
Traffic Impacts
Anyone traveling this corridor can expect throughout the project:
- Single-lane, alternating travel through the work zone.
- Flaggers will direct single-lane, alternating traffic.
- Width restrictions of 12 feet will be in place 24 hours a day.
- Speed reductions will be in place of 50 mph during working hours.
