Williams Construction will begin road work on Colorado Highway 145 at Mile Point 71, just west of the Society Turn Roundabout, starting March 23. The project will widen the road to add a new right-hand turn lane with acceleration and deceleration lanes. Shoulder work, pavement widening, and new paint striping are also included in the plan.
The construction is expected to cause minimal delays for drivers. Motorists are asked to slow down and be cautious around heavy equipment in the area.
The improvements aim to accommodate future traffic patterns and enhance safety for those traveling on this stretch of highway. According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life through integrated transportation solutions according to the official website.
Shoshana Lew is listed as executive director of the department according to the official website. The department oversees transportation infrastructure across Colorado as outlined on its official website, including building and maintaining interstates, U.S. highways, state highways, and administering grants for aviation and transit the official website states.
The Colorado Department of Transportation operates in highway maintenance as well as support for aviation and transit projects statewide as per its official site. Officials say these efforts are part of delivering an effective multi-modal transportation system that safely moves people, goods, and information while enhancing environmental standards in Colorado according to its official website.
