CO 119 Resurfacing in Nederland

About the Project:

This is a shoulder widening and resurfacing project located on CO119 south of Nederland. (Mile Points 22.7 to 25.8)

Work will include asphalt overlay and existing culvert cleaning and
rehabilitation. In addition, new signs and delineators will also be installed along the project corridor.

The highway will be widened and resurfaced from Coal Creek Canyon to Eldora Road. From Eldora Road to the Traffic Circle, crews will mill and complete an asphalt overlay to match the existing grade of the road.

Project Benefits

• A smooth road or highway has many important benefits including safety and improved quality for driving experience.
• Resurfacing can greatly extend the life of the asphalt pavement; Some highways may last more than 50 years with periodic resurfacing of the top layer of asphalt and timely repairs.
• Construction of wider shoulders will improve safety by providing a larger recoverable area on the side of the roadway and reduce the potential of crashes from vehicles veering off the main roadway.
• Culvert improvements make necessary enhancements to accommodate higher accumulations of rainfall and lower the risks associated with such instances as flooding to maintain safe driving conditions.

Work Schedule:

• Normal working hours will be Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Traffic Impacts:

Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:

• Lane closures will be Monday through Friday; vehicles will be reduced to single lane, alternating traffic in either direction between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
• Multiple delays within the work zone should be expected for motorists traveling between the intersection of Colorado Highway 72 and the Town of Nederland as a variety of completion work is underway
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures