Highway 285 remains closed between Antero Junction and Fairplay, and construction continues on Highway 50 through Howard.
The Highway 285 detour is to take U.S. 24 at Antero Junction to Highway 9 to Fairplay. The closure will be in place every Monday through Thursday through August.
The Colorado Department of Transportation continues construction on Highway 50 through Howard. The project includes the installation of slow-vehicle turnouts and passing lanes in both directions. Speeds are reduced to 40 mph through the work zone and a 10 feet width limit is in place.
Work on the $4 million improvement project will continue through October.
