The Journal
The Colorado Department of Transportation and contracting partner Four Corners Materials will begin work Monday to improve safety on U.S. Highway 160/Main Street in Cortez by installing a traffic signal on the Hawkins Street intersection along with constructing Americans with Disabilities Act enhancements of 34 ramps at nine additional intersections along U.S. 160/Main Street: Maple Street, Linden Street, Washington Street, Madison Street, Harrison Street, Park Street, Mildred Road., Sligo Street and Hawkins Street.
Work will include the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 160/Main Street and Hawkins Street, which will include signal poles, mast arms, signal heads, conduit, cabinet/controllers and detection controls. Crews will also install 34 ADA-compliant curb ramps. These ramps will be in compliance with the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines requirement. Additional work will include improvements to curb, gutter and sidewalks.
The installation of the traffic signal and ADA ramp enhancements will provide functional accessibility to all travelers using U.S. highways. This project will also better control traffic through congested areas, which will make the roads safer for pedestrians and the traveling public.
Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Motorists can plan for shoulder closures, intermittent single lane closures, and intermittent side street closures. Traffic control will be present to guide motorists. The project has an anticipated completion date of December.
For more information, call 426-5830, email adarampproject@gmail.com or visit www.codot.gov/projects/us160-signalramp-hawkins.