WCR 38 bridge over I-25 set to reopen Friday, approximately one month early

Travel Advisory

Weld County -Thanks to the efficient and diligent work of the project crews, the Weld County 38 bridge over Interstate 25 is scheduled to reopen Nov. 7, 2025. This closure was initially set to be in place through December of this year.

In June, the Colorado Department of Transportation closed the WCR 38 bridge over I-25 for the I-25 North Express Lanes Project, Mead to Berthoud, while crews reconstructed the bridge and connected it to the new roadway.

Weld County Road 38 Bridge Improvements:

The aging WCR 38 bridge was built in 1960 and needed safety and traffic capacity improvements, and a larger bridge was needed to span the widened I-25 section. Since closing the bridge in June, crews transformed the WCR 38 bridge over I-25 with the following work:

• Demolished the previous bridge
• Completely reconstructed a new bridge
• Constructed a new 8-foot-wide sidewalk on the bridge for multimodal connections over I-25
• Connected the new WCR 38 bridge to the roadway

Ultimately, this closure helped invest money into permanent infrastructure in another area of the project and saved Colorado taxpayers money. Completing the reconstruction of this bridge is a major milestone, bringing the project one step closer to the finish line for a safer, more efficient I-25 North corridor.

Please visit codot.gov/projects/north-i-25, for the most current travel updates. The I-25 North Express Lanes Project: Mead to Berthoud section is a continuation of the approximately 20 miles of improvements that have been completed on I-25 between Berthoud to Fort Collins over the past six years. This approximately 6-mile project will expand and enhance I-25, from Colorado Highway 66 in Mead and connect to the newly built portion of I-25 just south of CO 56 in Berthoud. Once complete in 2028, this project will complete a major missing puzzle piece on I-25 and will be the first time there will be more than two lanes of I-25 from Denver to Fort Collins in both directions.

Stay informed

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

• Project phone line - (720) 593-1996
• Project email - [email protected]
• Project webpage - codot.gov/projects/north-i-25
• Sign up for weekly project updates by logging onto the project web site and filling out the right-side form to "Subscribe to Project Updates."

Know Before You Go

Travelers 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/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The 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 new 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!