US 36 Guardrail Improvements

About the Project:

The work will occur along US Highway 36 in three locations from Mile Point 12.77 to MP 14.83, northwest of Lyons. The first location is from MP 12.77 to 13.32, second location is from MP 14.25 to 14.39, and the third location is from MP 14.64 to 14.81. The work will primarily consist of guardrail and barrier replacement from MP 12.77 to MP 14.83. Other work includes temporary erosion control, asphalt removal and patching, and sign removal and replacement.

US 36 Guardrail Project Location Map
US 36 Guardrail Project Location Map

Work this Week & Lane Closures
US 36 Guardrail Improvements

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $1.7 Million
  • Contractor: Rodriguez Construction Org. LLC
  • Timeline: October 2024 to December 2024
  • Location: US 36, northwest of the city of Lyons on North Saint Vrain Avenue
    • Nearest Town/City: Lyons
    • Mile Point(s): MP 12.9 to MP 16.1
    • County: Larimer & Boulder

Project Benefits

  • The project will help improve the prevention of vehicles from running off the road, going down steep embankments, or veering off the roadway into oncoming traffic
  • A guardrail has many essential benefits, including preventing errant vehicles from hitting roadside obstacles
  • Guardrails can prevent much more severe crashes

Work Schedule:

  • Work will last approximately three months
  • Working hours are 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Traffic Impacts:

  • Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in either direction throughout the duration of the project
  • Lane closures, guided by flaggers and pilot cars, will have up to 15-minute delays
  • The speed limit will be reduced to 40 mph through the work zone
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures