Signal improvement project to begin on Colorado Highway 82 and Catherine Store Road intersection

Travel Advisory

Carbondale - The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and prime contractor, Morton Electric, will begin upgrading the traffic signals at the intersection of Colorado Highway 82 (CO 82) and Catherine Store Road starting Monday, Sept. 15.

The project team will replace the signal equipment on the existing traffic poles, including upgraded electrical systems, signage and signal heads. Additional new striping and crosswalk pavement marking will also be implemented at the intersection.

The goal of the project is to enhance the durability and longevity of the signal's service life. Ensuring the functionality of Colorado's traffic signals is important to protect traveler safety and mitigate the flow of traffic. Construction is expected to be completed before the Thanksgiving holiday in November 2025.

Travel Impacts

• General working hours will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Night work will be limited, but is anticipated to take place intermittently throughout the course of construction. General nighttime hours will occur from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning
• Drivers can expect single-lane and turn-lane closures on east and westbound CO 82 with at least one lane of through-travel open in each direction
  • Eastbound lane closures will take place between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Westbound lane closures will take place between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• Intermittent single-lane closures on Catherine Store Road with flagging operations are anticipated
• There will be a speed reduction through the work zone. Please follow all signage on-site and watch for workers and equipment in the area
• The Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) bus stop will remain open throughout construction. Please visit www.rfta.com for more information on schedules and routes
• Refer to COtrip.org for real-time travel conditions and road closures

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 970-880-4318
• Email the project team at: [email protected]
• Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/co82catherinesignalupgrades

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!