Eastern Plains Timber Bridge Replacement
About the Project:
Eight timber bridges throughout the region were removed and replaced with concrete bridges or box culverts in 2022 and 2023.
Other project work included:
- Roadway reconstruction or resurfacing
- Shoulder widening
- New guardrail
- Drainage improvements
- Upgraded signage and striping
The two bridges originally included in Phase 4 on US 34 near Laird will now be constructed as part of a different project.
Work Schedule
General work hours were Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The table below provides general schedule information for each of the bridge locations.
Traffic Impacts
- CO 61 (MP 3.34) over Surveyor Creek, approximately three miles north of US 34, Otis
- Drivers encountered intermittent shoulder closures and one-lane alternating traffic during daylight hours in spring 2024 for finishing work
Project Facts
- Cost: $25 million
- Contractor: Lawrence Construction
- Timeline: January 2022 to June 2024
- Location: 10 locations on US 6, US 34, US 36, US 40, and CO 61
- Cities/Locations: shown in table below
- Mileposts: shown in table below
- Counties: Arapahoe, Elbert, Morgan, Washington, Yuma
Structure Locations & Details
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