The Journal
Next week, Colorado Department of Transportation will perform the final installation of components for the remotely controlled avalanche mitigation equipment above Lizard Head Pass on Colorado Highway 145, about 1 mile north of Rico. The work will take place Nov. 18, noon to 4 p.m.
On Wednesday afternoon, northbound and southbound travelers will encounter periodic highway closures. The full traffic stops are required to facilitate helicopter operations and system testing. Delays should be no longer than 20 minutes.
Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions before hitting the road. CDOT resources include:
Road conditions and travel information: www.COtrip.org.
Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts.
See scheduled lane closures: codot.gov/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html
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