Americans with Disability Act curb ramp replacement project set to begin Oct. 13

Travel Advisory

Boulder County - The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner Goodland Construction, Inc. will begin an Americans with Disabilities Act curb ramp replacement project in mid October.

Work will occur at 24 intersections along US Highway 36 in the Town of Lyons and City of Boulder and four intersections on Colorado Highway 7 in the Town of Lyons. The project is expected to be completed by late March.

The project will happen in two phases, and each intersection will take approximately four to five days to complete.

• Phase 1: City of Lyons intersections, mid-October to mid-December
  • US 36 and Eagle Canyon Circle
  • US 36 and 5th Avenue/High Street
  • US 36 and Main Street/US 36-B
  • US 36 and 4th Avenue
  • US 36 and Oskar Blues Parking Lot
  • US 36 and 3rd Avenue
  • US 36 and McConnell Drive (Stone Canyon Drive)
  • CO 7 and Broadway (US 36-Z)
  • CO 7 and Railroad Avenue (Park Drive)
  • CO 7 and Prospect Street
  • CO 7 and Meily Street
• Phase 2: City of Boulder intersections on US 36, mid-December to mid-March
  • Lee Hill Drive
  • Yarmouth Avenue
  • Jay Road
  • Winding Trail Drive/Palo Parkway
  • Kalmia Avenue
  • Iris Avenue
  • 28th and 119 bus stop
  • Valmont Road
  • 28th and Spruce bus stop
  • Spruce Street
  • Pearl Street
  • Walnut Street
  • Canyon Boulevard (CO 119)
  • Taft Drive
  • Pennsylvania Avenue

This project will improve existing curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons and signals, gutters and sidewalks so they are safer and more accessible for pedestrians and people who depend on mobility devices to travel. These improvements will comply with Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines Requirements, ensuring all current standards are met and pedestrian safety and accessibility are enhanced.

Travel Impacts

• Typical work hours range from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Motorists can expect various single lane closures and shoulder closures within the work areas
• Curb ramps will be temporarily inaccessible while upgrades are being made
• Please drive safely through the work area when crews are present
• The project is expected to last until the end of March

Project Contact Information

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

• Project webpage: codot.gov/projects/us36curbramps
• Information hotline: 720-806-2008
• Email: [email protected]

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!

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