On Monday, July 8, the Colorado Department of Transportation will begin two week-long surface treatment operations on a six-mile segment of US Highway 160 between Fort Garland and La Veta Pass summit (Mile Points 270 to 276).
Motorists will encounter full stops, 20 to 30 minute delays and will be guided by a pilot car through the work zone. Traffic entering the highway from driveways or intersections must wait for a flagger or pilot vehicle before proceeding.
CDOT crews will work as swiftly as possible to complete the surface treatment; however, resurfacing operations are weather dependent.
Traffic Impacts
From July 8 to 18, daytime work hours range from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
- Motorists should plan for 20- to 30-minute delays and should allow for extra travel time
- Expect one-lane alternating traffic guided by flagging personnel and pilot cars
- Motorists entering the highway from a driveway or intersection must wait for a pilot car
- A speed reduction of 40 mph will be enforced through the work zone
Travelers are urged to:
- Slow down:Â Higher speeds can cause loose stones to scatter, and damage vehicle paint and windshields
- Increase distance between vehicles: Â Space between you and other vehicles will help reduce damage caused by loose stones
- Follow work zone signage: Use caution and consider worker safety when traveling through a work zone