US 285 Resurfacing in Park County

About the Project

The project area spans from Pine Junction west on US 285 to just past Bailey. Work consists of resurfacing and widening US 285 in Park County for approximately eight miles. It also includes resurfacing the on and off-ramps at County Road 72. A detour will be in place when this work takes place. Additionally, a new eastbound turn-lane will be built at County Road 64A.

Work this Week & Lane Closures on US 285 in Park County

Project Facts

Construction Cost: $12.4 million
Contractor: Brannan
Timeline: April 2025 to November 2025
Location: US 285
- Nearest Towns/Cities: Pine, Bailey and Grant
- Mile Point(s): MP 219.85 to MP 228.95
- Counties: Jefferson and Park

The map shows the length of the re-paving operation, which goes from Pine Junction to a little west of Bailey. It also includes the area for the new turn-lane at County Road 64A.

Project Benefits

Resurfacing helps prevent potholes, cracks and other surface irregularities that can cause accidents
It provides a more even surface, which improves vehicle control and reduces the risk of skidding or losing control, especially in wet conditions
It can also enhance visibility for drivers and decrease wear and tear on a vehicle
This project also includes a new turn-lane for a safer highway exit

Work Schedule

From June through project completion in October:
- The project will transition to working nights
- Hours of operation will be 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Traffic Impacts

There will not be any major impacts during the day
Motorists can expect that a travel lane will be open in each direction until June
From June through project completion in October, traffic will be reduced to a single lane with a pilot car operation
Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures