Emergency Culvert Repair Project set to begin on Sept. 8

Project Announcement

Douglas County - The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin an emergency culvert repair project on Sept 8 along US Highway 85 in central Colorado. Culvert work will take place just west of Meadows Parkway from New Beale Street to Promenade Parkway at Mile Point 185.16. The project is expected to be completed by late September. The work will include emergency repair of a failing storm pipe before the structural integrity of the roadway is impacted. American West Construction LLC, of Denver, is the contractor for this project.

A culvert is a tunnel carrying water drainage or a stream under a roadway. Culvert improvements and replacement make necessary enhancements to accommodate higher accumulations of rainfall and lower the risks associated with such instances as flooding to maintain safe driving conditions. Culverts protect the structural integrity of the roadway and ensure public safety as well as prevent water from pooling on the surface or accumulating next to the road, which can lead to hazardous driving conditions like hydroplaning.

Traffic Impacts

• Daytime work hours range from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday
• There will be a single lane closure in each direction throughout the course of the project
• The speed limit will be reduced throughout the work zone
• Loads wider than 11 feet will be restricted through the work zone

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

• Call the project information line at 720-513-9820
• Email the project team at: [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!

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!