US 138 Logan County Widening Project
About the Project:
The Colorado Department of Transportation and Simon Contractors will begin a widening and overlay project on US 138 between Sterling and Iliff. Work is set to begin June 5, and the anticipated completion is November 2023.
Project Benefits
- Enhanced safety:
- The project widens the road, adds wider shoulders, and improves emergency response time, reducing the risk of accidents and providing timely assistance.
- Increased smoothness:
- The project uses milling and new asphalt to create a smoother roadway, improving driving comfort and minimizing vehicle wear and tear.
- Enhanced wayfinding and visibility:
- New signage and brighter lane markings improve navigation, reducing confusion and missed exits, leading to safer driving conditions.
- Crash prevention strategies:
- The project incorporates rumble strips to prevent vehicles from veering off the road, significantly reducing crashes and enhancing overall road safety.
Work Schedule:
- Work will occur during daytime hours Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Traffic Impacts:
- Motorists can expect alternating lane closures with a reduces speed limit of 40 MPH through the construction zone.
- Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures
Work this Week & Lane Closures
CO 138 Logan County Widening
Project Facts
- Construction Cost: $5 Million
- Contractor: David Evans and Associates, Inc.
- Timeline: May through November 2023
- Location: US 138
- Nearest Town/City: between Sterling and Iliff
- Mile Point(s): 3 to 13.50
- County: Logan