US 85 & US 34 Interchange Improvements
About the Project
The Colorado Department of Transportation and contracting partner Jalisco International, Inc. will resume work at the intersection of US Highway 85 and US Highway 34 in Greeley near Garden City mid-March of 2025.
The anticipated completion date of the project is June 2025.
During the 2024 construction season, crews located utilities and began preparing for overhead sign installation throughout the project limits.
Crews will complete the remaining safety improvements at the intersection of US 85 and US 34, known as Spaghetti Junction. Work includes improving signage and striping for better lane recognition. The shoulders will be widened, and new guardrails will be installed to enhance mobility and safety.
Drivers are urged to stay alert and exercise caution in work zones. Maintaining attentiveness ensures the safety of all road users, including construction crews and fellow motorists.
Work this Week & Lane Closures
US 85 & US 34 Interchange
Project Facts
- Construction Cost: $4 Million
- Contractor: Jalisco International, Inc.
- Timeline: October 2024 and anticipated through June 2025
- Location: The intersection of US 85 and US 34, known as Spaghetti Junction
- Nearest Towns: Greeley, Garden City
- Mile Point(s):
- US 34: MP 111.9 to MP 113.8
- US 85: MP 265.1 to MP 267.2
- US 85 Business: MP 265.1 to MP 0.7
- County: Weld
Project Benefits:
- Install new guardrails at the intersection of US Highway 85 and US Highway 34 and improve signage and striping; this will reduce crash occurrences and improve lane recognition
- Widening the shoulders along the corridor will boost safety and mobility for motorists on narrow two-lane highways, creating a safer travel experience
Work Schedule:
- Daytime work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Periodic overnight work between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. during overhead sign replacement
Traffic Impacts:
Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:
- During construction, motorists can expect single and alternating lane closures
- Please obey posted speed limit signs
- Construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zone
