On June 2 the City of Salida, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), will resume the multi-modal improvements project on Oak Street (CO 291) with operations focused north of Park Avenue to Walnut Street, although minor work will take place project-wide from Illinois Avenue to Walnut Street. The improvements are designed to provide a safe route along Oak Street for everyone – regardless of their transportation method. 

Last year, crews completed new drainage installation and roadway paving between Illinois and Park Avenue prior to the winter weather conditions. Beginning June 2, crews will perform underground work and paving operations between Park Avenue and Walnut Street as well as finishing operations project-wide including new roadway striping and bike lane installation. The project is expected to fully wrap up later this summer. 

Road users should anticipate the closure of Oak Street to through traffic while work is underway. The project team will work with businesses and residents located along Oak Street to provide temporary access when operations require impacts to existing access. 

Improvements include storm sewer line improvements, installation of bike lanes on either side of Oak Street, as well as curb, gutter, and sidewalk installation and new smooth pavement along the whole corridor. Once complete, these improvements will provide adequate roads, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and other infrastructure necessary to keep traffic moving while protecting pedestrians and bicyclists and to ensure that businesses maintain safe access to our streets and highways.
 

Access to local residences and businesses along Oak Street will be maintained via side streets and alleyways during the closures. One-lane traffic and flagging operations will be in place during these activities to help local traffic navigate through the closure, please follow the directions of on-site personnel. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the project, please contact the construction team at  or leave a message for us at ‪(303) 578-0415. 

Please visit the project webpage for the most up to date information and details on upcoming traffic impacts.