The Colorado Department of Transportation has funded a project that is expected to improve and prolong the life of the road surface between Eads and Sheridan Lake in Kiowa County.

Work will primarily consist of resurfacing the roadway with leveling, overlaying, upgrading guardrails, and minor structure repairs. A smooth road or highway has many important benefits including safety and improved quality for driving experience.

Construction of wider shoulders will improve safety by providing a larger recoverable area on the side of the roadway and reduce the potential of crashes from vehicles veering off the main roadway.

Project Benefits

• Smoother roads will improve safety and quality for driving experience.
• Resurfacing can greatly extend the life of the asphalt pavement; Some highways may last more than 50 years with periodic resurfacing of the top layer of asphalt and timely repairs.
• A newly paved road has fewer impacts on those who bike, drive, or take public transit

Work Schedule:

• Construction will begin again May 8, 2023
• Monday thru Friday from ½ hour after sunrise (approx. 7 a.m.) and end a half hour before sunset (approx. 7 p.m.).
• Project is anticipated to end in late October of 2023

Traffic Impacts:

• Motorists can expect the following impacts during the period of construction:
• Reduced speeds of 40 MPH
• Intermittent single-lane, alternating traffic through the work zone throughout the duration of the project
• Both directions of traffic will be affected
• Vehicles may be reduced to an 11 foot lane width restriction
• Delays of up to 15 minutes are anticipated
• Motorists are to follow directions from flaggers on site.

Real time travel conditions and road closures can be viewed at www.COTrip.org.