The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on April 9 that concrete work will start April 13 on Colorado Highway 52 near Interstate 25, with lane closures and traffic shifts expected to impact travelers through December.
This construction is part of a larger resurfacing project aimed at improving nine miles of CO 52 between I-25 and U.S. Highway 85. The project seeks to enhance safety for drivers, provide a smoother driving surface, and extend the lifespan of the roadway.
Starting at 5 a.m. on April 13, the westbound CO 52 left turn lane to Puritan Way will be closed for several weeks. Southbound Puritan Way from south of CO 52 to north of Reliance Drive will also be closed, and eastbound drivers will not be able to turn right from CO 52 onto Puritan Way during this period. Glacier Way, located west of Puritan Way, is suggested as a detour route while northbound Puritan Way at CO 52 remains open at the traffic signal.
The planned improvements include replacing worn pavement in travel lanes, turn lanes and shoulders; bridge repairs; guardrail upgrades; and modifications to concrete medians for intersection safety. Construction is scheduled over about eight months with completion anticipated by December. Work hours are generally from Sunday night through Friday morning between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., with occasional daytime or weekend work as needed.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life for residents through integrated transportation solutions and aims to deliver an effective multi-modal system that safely transports people, goods and information while maintaining environmental standards in Colorado. The department oversees transportation infrastructure across the state—including interstates, U.S. highways, state highways—and administers grants for aviation and transit according to its official website. Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for CDOT as indicated by its official website.
The broader goal is not only immediate roadway improvement but also long-term benefits such as increased highway longevity and enhanced mobility in northeast Colorado.
