CO 3 at Ewing Mesa Road Intersection Improvements

About the Project

This is a multi-agency project that includes the Colorado of Department of Transportation, City of Durango and Durango Mesa Foundation.

The project consists of building a new intersection at Colorado Highway 3 and Ewing Mesa Road. It also includes reconstruction of Ewing Mesa Road for approximately one mile into Durango Mesa Park along with water line connections from the Horse Gulch area.

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $8.3 million
  • Contractor: Four Corners Material
  • Timeline: March 2025 to November 2025
  • Location: CO 3
    • Nearest Town/City: Durango
    • Mile Point(s): MP 1.6 to MP 1.9
    • County: La Plata

Project Benefits

  • Widening the intersection to add a turn lane onto Ewing Mesa Road
  • Supporting the proposed development of Durango Mesa Park
  • Enhancing the signal at Rivergate Lane

Work Schedule

  • Working hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday

Traffic Impacts

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

  • One-lane closures
  • Shoulder closures
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures