US 85 Concrete Panel Replacement

About the Project

The Colorado Department of Transportation and TLM Contractors began a concrete panel replacement project on US Highway 85 Business (8th Avenue), from 5th Street to O Street. The anticipated completion date is late October 2025.

The old concrete panels on US 85 Business will be removed and replaced with new concrete pavement to mitigate further deterioration of the roadway. Asphalt shoulders will also be replaced with fresh hot mix asphalt. Additional improvements will include the installation of new curb ramps along the corridor.

To extend the longevity of the bridges spanning the Cache la Poudre River, upgrades will include deck repairs, along with the removal and replacement of outdated guardrails which can prevent vehicles from leaving the roadway and may prevent far more serious crashes.

Work this Week & Lane Closures on US 85 Business (8th Avenue)

Project Facts

  • Construction Cost: $5 Million
  • Contractor: TLM Contractors
  • Timeline: March 2025 to October 2025
  • Location: US 85 Business (8th Avenue)
    • Nearest Town/City: Greeley
    • Mile Point(s): MP 0.4 to MP 1.9
    • County: Weld
Map of Concrete Panel Replacement project location on US 85 between 5th Street and O Street
Map of concrete panel replacement and bridge repair project location on US 85 Business (8th Avenue) located east of the City of Loveland and south of the Town of Eaton.

Project Benefits

  • Concrete panels that are cracked, broken and not seated properly will be replaced to mitigate further deterioration of the road
  • Guardrails will be upgraded to prevent vehicles from leaving the roadway, reducing the severity of crashes and minimizing the risk of injuries and fatalities
  • New curb ramps will provide enhanced accessibility and safety for pedestrians
  • Bridge deck repairs prevent further deterioration, helping the bridge last longer without the need for full replacement

Work Schedule

  • Daytime work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
  • The schedule is weather dependent and subject to change

Traffic Impacts

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

  • Southbound US 85 Business will be closed from O Street to 1st Street 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Please use an alternate route, such as US 85 Bypass to avoid the construction
  • The following detours will be in place:
    • US 85 Bypass detour: Travel south on the US 85 Bypass to 5th Street, then head west to rejoin US 85 Business
    • 11th Avenue detour: From southbound US 85 Business, travel west on O Street, south on 11th Avenue, then east on 1st Street to reconnect with US 85 Business
  • Northbound US 85 Business will remain open
  • Follow posted detour signs and use caution while navigating the area
  • Pay attention and adhere to instructions from traffic control personnel
  • Speed will be reduced in the construction zone
  • Construction vehicles will be entering and exiting the work zone
  • Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures
Closure and detour map on US 85 Business, southbound from O Street to 1st Street, highlighting US 85 Bypass and 11th Avenue detour routes.
Closure and detour map on US 85 Business, southbound from O Street to 1st Street, highlighting US 85 Bypass and 11th Avenue detour routes. Refer to detour instructions in the Traffic Impacts.