CO 92 Rogers Mesa Reconstruction
About the Project
The purpose of the project is to improve safety, local access efficiency, and mobility along CO 92 in Hotchkiss, Colorado. The project goals are to:
- Resurface the existing pavement
- Add shoulders to both sides of the highway
- Improve drainage infrastructure and ditches
- Implement an interim access control plan to reduce the number of potential conflict points
Work this Week & Lane Closures on CO 92 Rogers Mesa
Project Facts
- Construction Cost: $12 Million
- Contractor: United Companies
- Timeline: January 2025 to November 2025
- Location: CO 92
- Nearest Town/City: Hotchkiss
- Mile Point(s): MP 14.8 to MP 17.18
- County: Delta
Project Benefits
- Shoulders will be reconstructed to four feet.
- This was found to be the most cost-effective way to still provide safety improvements that were identified
- Studies have shown a 30% to 60% reduction in crashes on roadways where access management techniques are implemented
Work Schedule
- Working hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Working hours are subject to change in the spring
Traffic Impacts
Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:
- Motorists should expect delays through the work zone
- There will be one lane alternating traffic during the majority of the project and shoulder closures as needed and periodic traffic stops in order to move equipment
- During inclement weather, project engineers will assess the roadway and work location to make determinations on work continuing depending on safety concerns for workers and commuters
- Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures
