The Colorado Department of Transportation announced on April 3 that a surface treatment project will begin April 6 along US Highway 24 in eastern El Paso County. The work, carried out with Schmidt Construction Company, will resurface a ten-mile stretch from east of Peyton to Calhan and is expected to finish by late September.
This project aims to improve travel for commuters, agriculture, and freight traffic on this busy highway. “US 24 is a busy highway for eastern El Paso County travelers,” said CDOT Regional Transportation Director Shane Ferguson. “The new road surface will make travel smoother for commuters, agriculture and freight traffic.”
Planned improvements include minor culvert work, curb and gutter replacement, the construction of a passing lane east of Calhan, and widening the right-turn lane at Yoder Street to enhance safety. The department says these upgrades are intended to create a smoother roadway with greater resistance to rutting and damage.
Motorists should expect changes during construction: nighttime work will occur Sunday through Thursday from May through September (6 p.m.–6 a.m.), while daytime work runs Monday through Friday from April through July (8 a.m.–6 p.m.). Lane closures guided by flaggers or pilot cars may cause delays up to fifteen minutes. Speed limits will be reduced—25 miles per hour in town and forty miles per hour outside—and lane widths restricted up to eleven feet where necessary.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works toward integrated transportation solutions that improve quality of life for residents across the state. The agency aims for an effective multi-modal system transporting people, goods, and information safely while meeting environmental standards according to its official website. Shoshana Lew serves as executive director according to official sources, overseeing statewide infrastructure projects such as this one as outlined on their website.
The department is responsible for building and maintaining interstates, U.S., and state highways while also administering aviation and transit grants as stated by CDOT. Its operations focus on supporting highway maintenance as well as aviation and transit needs throughout Colorado according to their site.
Further details about the US 24 resurfacing project can be found by contacting the project’s information line or visiting its dedicated webpage.
