US 160 Pagosa Springs Reconstruction

About the Project

The project will replace the current asphalt roadway with a new concrete road surface through the Pagosa Springs downtown business district. The project is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2024 and work will be done over two summer construction seasons.

The project scope includes:

  • Concrete road surface between North 8th Street and North 1st Street
  • Pedestrian crosswalks with flashing signs installed near 3rd Street, 2nd Street and 6th Street
  • ADA improvements to sidewalk ramps
  • Additional pedestrian safety improvements at US 160 and Piedra Road intersection

Work this Week & Lane Closures US 160 through Pagosa Springs

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $24.5 Million
  • Contractor: WW Clyde
  • Timeline: March 2025 to November 2026
  • Location: Downtown Pagosa Springs - MP 142 to 144 and Harman Hill - MP 140 to 141 
    • Nearest Town/City: Pagosa Springs
    • Mile Point(s): MP 140.7 to MP 143.97
    • County: Archuleta 

Project Benefits

Concrete road surfaces:

  • Prolong the road lifespan and require less frequent maintenance
  • Increase motorist safety with textured skid resistance surface not prone to black ice and brighter at night
  • Less susceptible to wear and tear under heavy traffic volumes

Work Schedule

  • To be determined

Traffic Impacts

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

  • Traffic delays up to 15 minutes can be expected for the duration of the project through the downtown work zone
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures