The Colorado Department of Transportation will install new wildlife fencing and earthen big game ramps along Highway 24/285 east of Johnson Village.  

The project will begin on Monday, March 28th, and is expected to be completed by early September.  

Work will include installing three miles of new fencing on both sides of the highway, removing old fencing, installing deer guards at approach roads, and installing earthen game ramps. The project will cost just over $2 million.   

Studies have shown that big game-vehicle collisions go down by at least 80 percent with the aid of fencing.    

Travel Impacts

  • Daytime work hours will be from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
  • Motorists will experience minimal delays with most work taking place off the travel lanes on the shoulder of the highway.
  • Travelers can expect single turn lanes on the county road and access road entrances within the work zone.
  • Speeds will be reduced to 40 mph through the work zone.

Project Contact Information 

For additional information about this project, contact the project team.