The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with Straight Stripe Painting Inc., is performing summer striping operations on highways throughout southwestern and south-central Colorado.
Work is scheduled to be completed by mid-August 2022.
This project involves painting over existing striping and pavement markings on both asphalt and concrete pavement types. These new white and yellow markings will match existing pavement lines. Work began this week on US 550 at locations near Silverton.
“By completing yearly maintenance on our highway pavement markings, we are able to preserve the safety and integrity of our highways,” said CDOT Chief Engineer, Steve Harelson. “It is important to maintain the reflectivity on highway centerlines and edge lines to help guide the traveling public, especially at night and during inclement weather conditions.”
The following highways will be worked upon between the indicated Mile Points:
- US 160 – MP 7.7-236
- CO 491 – MP 27.3-36.8
- CO 145 – MP 71.5 -116.8
- US 550 – MP 0 – 117.53
- US 24 – MP 193-226
- US 285 – MP 126 – 148
- US 50 – MP 165.5-241
- CO 291 – MP 0 – 9
Traffic Impacts
- Mobile traffic control will be used in work zones with slow moving directional traffic.
- Drivers may expect delays and are asked to exercise patience when encountering the mobile pavement marking zone.
- Use caution and slower speeds when traveling through the work zone as there will be wet paint throughout.
- General working hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Stay Informed
For additional information about this project, contact the project team.
- Project hotline: 970-360-1411
- Project email: R5stripingproject@gmail.com
- Project web page: www.codot.gov/projects/regionwide-striping-in-southwest-colorado
Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts, anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:
- Travel webpage: COtrip.org
- Free mobile app: COtrip Planner
- Phone hotlines for road and weather conditions: 511 or 303-639-1111
- Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts
- Subscribe to construction updates & news releases: subscription.cotrip.org
- Follow social media: Twitter @coloradodot and Facebook facebook.com/coloradodot
Notice to Commercial Truckers and Through Travelers on US 50
West bound commercial truck drivers and other travelers should be aware of major closures due to the US 50 Little Blue Creek Canyon project, located west of Gunnison. Travel time between Sargents and the Little Blue Creek Canyon closure point is approximately 1.5 hours. Travelers are urged to plan ahead. Visit the project website for more information about the US 50 Little Blue Creek Canyon Project: www.us50info.com
