CO 12 Near Weston to Get Safety Upgrades, Reconstruction for County Drivers

Colorado Highway 12 near Weston is getting a safety-focused reconstruction under a project that the Colorado Department of Transportation has listed as active construction in its Southeastern Colorado Region 2 portfolio.

CDOT's project page for "CO 12 Safety Improvements in Weston" identifies United Companies as the contractor and lists travelers and residents near Weston in Las Animas County as the primary stakeholders affected by the work.

The project falls within Las Animas County, where CO 12 serves as a critical corridor through the Cucharas Pass area connecting communities along the Highway of Legends scenic byway. CDOT's project listing catalogued the work under the "Active Construction" status in its regional project database.

Specific details about the scope of reconstruction, including which safety elements are being addressed, the exact milepost limits along CO 12, and an anticipated completion date, have not been publicly released in available CDOT materials. Project cost and phasing schedules are similarly not yet confirmed in documents on record.

Drivers using CO 12 through the Weston area should expect construction activity and potential traffic impacts while work proceeds. CDOT's project information line and the department's online project tracking portal are the best resources for updated lane closure schedules and traveler advisories specific to this corridor.