US 160 West Wolf Creek Pass Resurfacing

About the Project

The Wolf Creek Pass project will improve approximately nine miles of US 160 from Mile Point 158.5 (Treasure Falls) to MP 167.7 at the pass summit.

Work will include:

  • Asphalt lane level paving and overlay
  • Rumble strip installation
  • Striping
  • Guardrail
  • Road sign replacement

Additional work will include:

  • Rail replacement and deck repairs at the bridge located at MP 159.3 just east of Treasure Falls
  • Culvert inlet repair at MP 165.8 just west of the pass summit

The inlet repair is a continuation of a previous temporary repair completed when a sink-hole formed causing damage to the existing culvert. Improvement of the culvert will accommodate higher accumulations of rainfall and lower the risks associated with flooding.

Work this Week & Lane Closures on US 160 West Wolf Creek Pass

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $12.6 million
  • Contractor: Elam Construction
  • Timeline: April 2025 to October 2025
  • Location: US 160 
    • Nearest Towns/Cities: South Fork and Pagosa Springs
    • Mile Point(s): MP 158.5 to MP 167.7
    • County: Mineral
Map of US 160 West Wolf Creek Pass resurfacing project in Mineral county, highlighting the project limits from MP 158.5 to MP 167.7 and the bridge repair location at MP 159.3
Map of US 160 West Wolf Creek Pass resurfacing project in Mineral county.

Project Benefits

The new asphalt will provide the following benefits:

  • Add years of life to the highway
  • Provide a smoother road surface
  • Add durability by increasing the resistance of ruts and road damage

Other benefits of the project include:

  • Installation of the new 31-inch high guardrail, designed to meet new safety standard requirements
    • The higher railing will help veering vehicles remain on the road more effectively, making the highway safer for the traveling public
    • The former standard height of guardrail was 27 inches

Work Schedule

  • Daytime work hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Traffic Impacts

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

  • A speed reduction to 40 MPH
  • Single lane closures
  • A 12-foot width restriction on this Wolf Creek Pass project (please note there is a 10-foot width restriction in place for the downtown Pagosa Springs project)
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures