The Journal
The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor United Cos. from Grand Junction will begin a project on May 29 to provide maintenance surface treatments to U.S. Highway 160 east of Cortez and a short section of Colorado Highway 145.
The work zone will stretch for 22 miles on U.S. 160 between mile point 40 and the top of Mancos Hill. Work will include the ramps and bridge deck on the Mesa Verde interchange and the section through the town of Mancos. The work zone on Colorado 145 begins at mile post 0 and extends north to mile post 1.34.
The project is expected to take two to three months. The $2.6 million contracted work will make improvements to the road surface and enhance safety. Work will include chip-sealing, micro-surfacing, inlaid pavement markings alternative double chip sealing and new striping.
Motorists can expect single-lane, alternating traffic at times, as well as a speed limit reduction from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some weekend work possible. Motorists are urged to drive with care through the work zones and watch for workers and equipment. Avoid distractions while in work areas, maintain an ample following distance and obey the lowered speed limit.
For questions or more information, call 560-6104, email us160montezumacountychip@gmail.com, or visit www.codot.gov/projects/us-160-cortez-mancos-hill.