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
Phases 1 and 2 are complete. Phase 3 is underway. Finishing work on the CO 61 (Phase 3) bridge will occur in spring 2024.
The schedule for Phase 4 bridge work is yet to be determined.
Work Schedule
General work hours are 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 3 miles north of US 34, Otis.
Drivers should expect intermittent shoulder closures and one-lane alternating traffic during daylight hours in spring 2024 for finishing work.
Work this Week & Lane Closures
Eastern Plains Timber Bridge Replacement
Project Facts
- Cost: $25 million
- Contractor: Lawrence Construction
- Timeline: January 2022 - Late 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
CO 61 (MP 3.34) over Surveyor Creek bridge replacement location map
Structure Locations & Details
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