US 85 Platteville Resurfacing

Project completed

About the Project

U.S. Highway 85 south of Platteville's repair and resurfacing project started in spring 2021. Over four miles of northbound and southbound US 85 (Mile Points 246 – 250.5) received a new asphalt surface. Crews also improved water conveyance facilities south of Weld County Road 26, upgraded guardrail, replaced bridge railing over Platte Valley Canal, and installed new safety enhancements (rumble strips and roadside delineators).

Project Facts

  • Cost: $6.42 million
  • Contractor: Coulson Excavating Company
  • Timeline: April 2021 to December 2021
  • Location:  US 85 south of Platteville