CO 47 Microsurfacing in Pueblo

About the Project:

Work will take place along Colorado Highway 47 in the northeast area of the City of Pueblo from Mile Point 0 to MP 3. Work will primarily consist of microsurfacing, which is a protective, thin and tough layer of asphalt blended with a finely crushed stone to make a seal coat.

Project Benefits

• Improve and prolong the life of the road surface
• Smooth road or highway has many important benefits including safety and improved quality for driving experience
• Cost-effective method to renew the road surface and seal minor cracks and other irregularities

Work Schedule:

• Work will last approximately one month
• Working hours are Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Traffic Impacts:

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

• Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in either direction, throughout the duration of the project
• Lane closures, guided by flaggers and pilot cars, will have up to five-minute delays
• The speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph through the work zone
• There is a 12-foot lane width restriction in place throughout the duration of the project
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Work this Week & Lane Closures on CO 47 Microsurfacing Project

Project Facts

• Construction Cost: $1.85 million
• Contractor: Intermountain Slurry
• Timeline: June to July 2024
• Location: CO 47 
  • Nearest Town/City: Pueblo
  • Mile Point(s): 0 to 3
  • County: Pueblo