Colorado Department of Transportation has begun work to improve several different sections of roadway and intersections throughout the Denver Metro area. Work at the various locations listed below will include concrete panel removal and replacement, joint sealing to minimize the effects of surface water infiltration, full depth roadway repair in sections that are damaged beyond pothole filling, asphalt resurfacing, and pavement markings. This project was contracted to Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company for $4 million.
This project will improve safety to the traveling public by replacing crumbling roadway to create a smoother drive. Intersection improvements will provide a safer and more efficient travel for motor vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians.
TRAVEL IMPACTS
Most of the project work will be completed at night with occasional daytime work. Depending on the project location this may involve, shoulder, on-ramp, single and double lane closures. You can request to sign up for email notifications by calling the project hotline and leaving your email address or emailing us at the email listed below to get up to date information on closures related to this project.
The project includes ten locations (see map below), including:
- Eastbound I-76 at 136th Avenue (mile point (MP) 19.18 to 19.4)
- I-70 at Bennett Ramps, Exit 304 (MP 304.1 to 304.6)
- SH 121 and Chatfield Intersection (from C-470 to Coal Mine) (MP 1.10 to 1.20)
- US 285 (MP 235.1 to 246.2)
- I-70 at Watkins Ramps (MP 295-05 to 295.41)
- Westbound I-76 at 88th Avenue (MP 10.20 to 10.40)
- SH 177 at Arapahoe (MP 1.95 to 1.99)
- Eastbound I-70 at Garrison (MP 267.90 to 269.35)
- I-70 at Airpark Ramps (MP 291.85 to 292.35)
- I-70 at Strasburg Ramps (MP 309.9 to 310.4)
PROJECT INFORMATION
This project is part of CDOT’s “Whole System. Whole Safety.” initiative aimed at enhancing safety for Colorado’s traveling public. This project is a part of CDOT’s 2017, Curb Ramp Accessibility Initiative to bring all curb ramps in alignment with the ADA and PROWAG standards over the next five years.
PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION
Project Phone Line - 720-551-7308
Project email – concretereplacementregion1@gmail.com
Project web site - https://www.codot.gov/projects/concrete-panel-replacement-in-three-counties
PROJECT LOCATIONS:
REMEMBER: SLOW FOR THE CONE ZONE
The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.
- Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
- Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
- Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
- Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
- Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
- Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
- Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
- Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
- Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
- Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
- Be patient!
WHOLE SYSTEM. WHOLE SAFETY.
To heighten safety awareness, CDOT recently announced its Whole System — Whole Safety initiative. This project takes a systematic statewide approach to safety combining the benefits of CDOT’s programs that address driving behaviors, our built environment and the organization's operations. The goal is to improve the safety of Colorado’s transportation network by reducing the rate and severity of crashes and improving the safety of all transportation modes. The program has one simple mission—to get everyone home safely.