I-70 Bethune & Burlington Improvements

About the Project:

Improvements in 2025 will be made in the eastbound lanes from Bethune to the Kansas state line. The project is scheduled to begin on March 17, 2025. Work is expected to be complete by late October 2025.

Segment 3 of the project will consist of:

  • resurfacing eastbound lanes of I-70
  • shoulder reconditioning
  • rehabilitation of one overpass
  • upgrading emergency median crossovers, traffic signage, delineators, striping and guardrails.

This work will occur in a nine-mile stretch from Mile Point 427 near Bethune to MP 436 at Burlington.

Segment four, which includes resurfacing an 11-mile portion of eastbound I-70 from MP 438 near Burlington to MP 449.6 at the Kansas state line. Guardrails, delineators and striping will be upgraded along this stretch of interstate as well.

Project Benefits

  • Resurfacing can greatly extend the life of the asphalt pavement; Some highways may last more than 50 years with periodic resurfacing of the top layer of asphalt and timely repairs.
  • A smooth highway improves safety and quality of the driving experience.
    Other safety upgrades built into this project include rehabilitation of the overpass, and improved access for emergency vehicles.
  • Updated striping and guardrails reduces incidences of serious crashes.

Work Schedule:

  • Normal working hours will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • When paving is occurring, crews will work on alternating Saturdays.

Traffic Impacts:

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

  • The roadway shall remain open while improvements are being made, and no delays are expected
  • Traffic will be shifted to a head-to-head configuration on one side of I-70 with single-lane traffic in both directions
  • Speed limit will be reduced during work hours and all other times through the work zone
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Work this Week & Lane Closures I-70 Bethune to Burlington

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $36 Million
  • Contractor: Simon Contractors
  • Timeline: March through October 2024 and
    2025
  • Location: I-70 
    • Nearest Town/City: Bethune, Burlington
    • Mile Point(s): MP 427 to 436
    • Mile Point(s): MP 438 to 449
    • County: Kit Carson
I-70 Bethune to Burlington Segment 3 Map
Segment 3 improvement area map on eastbound I-70 from Bethune to Burlington from MP 426 to MP 436