CDOT to perform surface treatment on US 285 in Villa Grove

Travel Advisory

South-Central Colorado - Beginning Monday, Sept. 22, the Colorado Department of Transportation will perform surface treatment operations on US Highway 285 between Saguache and Poncha Springs. The four day paving operations will take place Monday through Thursday between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Motorists will encounter full stops, alternating traffic, and 15 to 20-minute delays while crews make repairs to the concrete road surface in Villa Grove (Mile Point 104).

All work is weather-dependent. Motorists are encouraged to check the most current traffic impacts on COtrip.org.

Traffic Impacts

Monday through Thursday daytime work hours range from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic impacts include:

• Motorists should plan for 15 to 20-minute delays and should allow for extra travel time
• Expect full stops and alternating traffic guided by flagging personnel
• Watch for flaggers and signage signaling lane shifts and lane closures

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!