I-25 Concrete Panel Replacement from Fort Collins to Owl Canyon Road

About the Project

A planned winter shutdown is now in place for the I-25 concrete panel replacement from Fort Collins to Owl Canyon Road that began in October 2023. The planned winter shutdown is necessary to keep the traveling public and crews safe during winter weather conditions.

During the 2024 construction season, construction crews completed the removal and replacement of concrete panels and diamond grinding operations on the northbound and southbound I-25 from Colorado Highway 14 in Fort Collins to Owl Canyon Road in Wellington.

Work will resume in Spring of 2025. Crews will complete the remaining concrete sawing, sealing, and final pavement markings on southbound I-25 from CO 14 in Fort Collins to Owl Canyon Road in Wellington. The anticipated completion date is late Summer 2025.

Project Benefits

  • Diamond grinding will smooth the roadway by taking out the bumps or pavement variability, whether it is due to settling or cracking. A smoother ride is a better driver experience and it also lessens the damage to the road from bouncing vehicles.
  • Concrete panels that are cracked, broken, and not seated properly will be replaced to mitigate further deterioration of the road.

Traffic Impacts:

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

  • Workday hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Single lane closures throughout the project area
  • Nighttime work hours may occur from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • An 11 feet width restriction will be in place when the lane closures are in effect
  • Speed limit of 55 MPH through the construction zone
  • Construction trucks entering and exiting the work zone
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Work this Week & Lane Closures
I-25 Concrete Replacement

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $11.9 Million
  • Contractor: Castle Rock Construction
  • Timeline: October 2023 to late summer 2025
  • Location: From CO 14 in Fort Collins, to Owl Canyon Road 
    • Nearest Town/City: Fort Collins
    • Mile Point(s): MP 269.26 to 281.33
    • County: Larimer
I-25 Concrete Replacement project map
I-25 Concrete Replacement project map