Full northbound closure planned on CO 157 (Foothills Parkway) between Valmont Road and CO 119 this weekend

Travel Advisory

Boulder - The Colorado Department of Transportation and its contract partner, ACME Concrete Paving Inc., will continue weekend closures on northbound Colorado Highway 157 for concrete rehabilitation operations. Motorists traveling northbound on CO 157 (Foothills Parkway) should plan for a full roadway closure between Valmont Road and Colorado Highway 119 throughout the weekend.

Full roadway closures are necessary to maintain the safety of motorists and the project team while decreasing interruptions to weekday travelers and commuters.

Traffic Impacts

Friday, April 24, through Monday morning, April 27.

• A single-lane closure will begin at 7 p.m. Friday evening on northbound CO 157 from Valmont Road to CO 119 followed by a full roadway closure at 9 p.m.
• The full closure will remain in place for the duration of the weekend before reopening at 7 a.m., Monday morning
• Northbound CO 157 travelers will be rerouted west on Valmont Road, north on 30th Street and east on CO 119 (Diagonal Highway)
• Eastbound motorists on Valmont Road seeking to access northbound CO 157 will be rerouted south on 47th Street, west on Pearl Street, north on 30th Street and east on CO 119 (Diagonal Highway)
• Westbound motorists on Valmont Road will follow the same 30th Street to CO 119 detour route
• Southbound lanes on CO 157 will remain open throughout the closure
• Please refer to detour maps below for additional information

Motorists traveling northbound on CO 157 and those using Valmont Road should expect up to 15-minute delays. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes over the weekend to avoid congestion.

Flaggers and uniformed traffic control officers will be on-site to assist with traffic flow. Drivers should slow down, watch for workers and equipment and maintain safe following distances.

Visit COTrip.org for real-time lane closure updates and road conditions on this project and others throughout the state.

Project Contact Information

For additional information about this project, contact the project team.

• Project webpage: codot.gov/projects/co157pavement
• Information hotline: 303-704-1653
• Email: [email protected]

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to "know before you go." Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

• Road conditions and travel information: COtrip.org
• Download the COtrip Planner app: bit.ly/COtripapp
• Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
• Check scheduled construction lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
• Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
• Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
• Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
• Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
• Be patient!

Download the COtrip App!

The new free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!