CDOT Begins Nighttime Resurfacing on US 160 Near Dolores County Starting March 23
Nighttime lane closures and a 45 mph speed limit hit US 160 starting March 23, as CDOT and Elam Construction begin a months-long resurfacing project near Durango.
Drivers on US 160 between Elmore's Corner and the Durango High Bridge will encounter single-lane closures, shoulder restrictions and a reduced speed limit of 45 mph beginning March 23, when the Colorado Department of Transportation and contracting partner Elam Construction launch a resurfacing project spanning Mile Points 86 to 92.
Most of the work will run Sunday night through Friday morning from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., a schedule designed to limit disruption on one of southwestern Colorado's most traveled corridors. Even so, lane closures and traffic shifts will remain in place around the clock, and CDOT warns that daytime delays and congestion are possible. Motorists should plan for up to 15 minutes of waiting when crews are active. Completion is anticipated in November.
"US 160 from Elmore's Corner to High Bridge serves as a vital corridor for Durango and southwestern Colorado," said CDOT Regional Transportation Director Julie Constan. "This highway is essential for everyday travel, tourism access and regional connectivity. The improvements will help to accommodate increases in traffic volumes and enhance roadway reliability."
The scope extends well beyond fresh pavement. The Durango High Bridge, situated just north of Walmart, will receive deck repairs and new resurfacing. At Grandview Interchange, crews will address settlement damage on the exit ramps before resurfacing them. Drainage and inlet repairs are planned along the concrete median running from south of Home Depot to old Farmington Hill.
New ADA-compliant curb ramps will be installed at four locations along the corridor: Dominguez Drive, River Road, Three Springs Boulevard and CO 172/CR 234 at Elmore's Corner. CDOT noted the ramps will meet federal accessibility guidelines for multi-modal users. The project also includes striping, new delineators, road sign replacement and guardrail work featuring 31-inch-high railing built to current safety standards, an increase intended to keep errant vehicles on the roadway.
Travelers seeking real-time traffic conditions can check cotrip.org for updates as construction progresses through the fall.
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