CO 318 Browns Park culvert replacement begins May 4

Project Announcement

Moffat County - The Colorado Department of Transportation, along with its contracting partner, Myers & Sons Construction, will begin a culvert replacement project May 4 on Colorado Highway 318 at Mile Point 1.25, located just east of the border with Utah. The work is expected to conclude in October with minimal impacts to motorists.

This project involves replacing the culvert on CO 318 near the Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge in Northwestern Colorado. The work will include removing the existing corrugated metal pipe culvert and installing a new concrete box culvert.

Culverts are vital infrastructure components that allow water to flow under the road, preventing flooding, erosion, and structural damage to the roadway above. Box culverts, such as the one that will be installed at this location, can handle greater volumes of water than pipe culverts.

Work Schedule:

• Work is scheduled to begin May 4 and will be completed by early October.

Traffic impacts will include:

• Normal working hours Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Motorists can expect alternating traffic with brief delays
• Traffic signals will be used while work is in progress
• The speed limit will be reduced through the work zone
• Wide loads will be restricted to 12 feet

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 970-765-7515
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/co318brownsparkculvert

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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