The Colorado Department of Transportation and contracting partner Martin Marietta will have intermittent closures of business access on US Highway 24 in Divide for milling and paving operations.
Intermittent access restrictions will begin on US 24 in Divide on June 30 and go through July 11. The closures will take place Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with no work July 3 through 6 in observance of Independence Day.
When milling operations take place crews will temporarily restrict business access to allow the milling machine to pass through the area. Once milling is complete business access will reopen. After milling is complete crews will need to temporarily restrict business access to perform paving operations and will reopen access once paving is complete. Traffic Impacts US 24 between Florissant and Divide and CO 67 in Woodland Park, traffic impacts will include:Daytime work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday.Occasional nighttime hours Sunday night through Friday morning from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.Delays up to 15 minutes.Single lane closures and one-lane, alternating traffic guided by a pilot car.Speeds reduced in work zone.
A Map of US Highway 24 and CO Highway 67 at Divide indicating the limits of the US 24 Divide Milling and Paving Operations June 30 through July from Mile Point 278 to 278.5 limiting business access.
Project Information For additional information about this project:Call the project information line at 970-456-1685Email the project team at: Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/us24resurfacingdividewoodlandparkKnow Before You GoTravelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripappSign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalertsSee scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosuresConnect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Remember: Slow For The Cone ZoneThe 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!Download the COtrip App!The free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!About CDOTThe Colorado Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide the best multi-modal transportation system that most effectively and safely moves people, goods and information. CDOT maintains more than 23,000 lane miles of highway, more than 3,400 bridges and 35 mountain passes. Our team of employees works tirelessly to reduce the rate and severity of crashes and improve the safety of all modes of transportation. CDOT leverages partnerships with a range of private and public organizations and operates Bustang, an interregional express bus service. Find more details at codot.gov.
A Map of US Highway 24 and CO Highway 67 at Divide indicating the limits of the US 24 Divide Milling and Paving Operations June 30 through July from Mile Point 278 to 278.5 limiting business access.
