Travel Advisory

Larimer and Boulder Counties - The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with Work Zone Traffic Control, will begin a sign replacement project Aug. 18 along US Highway 36 from Estes Park to Boulder.

The project has an anticipated completion date at the end of November.

The project will take place along US 36 from Estes Park near the US 34/US 36 intersection, Mile Point 0, to Boulder near Jay Road, MP 34. Crews will remove approximately 660 signs and install approximately 900 new signs and sign posts.

The new signs will have better reflectivity at night to help motorists navigate the highway safely. The new signs will consist of speed limit, directional, street, mile point, guide, regulatory and warning signs.

Travel Impacts

• Daytime work hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Nighttime work hours are Sunday night through Friday morning from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Motorists should plan for shoulder closures, single lane closures and one-lane alternating traffic
• Expect up to 10-minute delay

Contact Information

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

• Project website: codot.gov/projects/us36signestesparktoboulder
• Project email: [email protected]
• Project hotline: 719-924-5052

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!