Motorists are urged to watch for workers Oct. 23-27

Beginning Monday, Oct. 23, the Colorado Department of Transportation will be evaluating, inspecting and recording the condition of various bridge structures across the region. Lane shifts and lane closures will be in place to allow for bridge operations and increase worker safety. Motorists should plan for brief delays and one-lane alternating traffic, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m and 4 p.m., weather permitting.

Additionally, maintenance crews will be performing erosion control and clearing debris beside US 160, Mile Points 108 -118. Motorists should plan for brief delays and intermittent traffic holds between Bayfield and Pagosa Springs through late November. Shoulder work will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Motorists are urged to be alert and drive with caution through the work zones. Visit COtrip.org to view the most current highway conditions and construction impacts.

Bridge Inspection Schedule

Monday, Oct., 23:

• US 160, Mile Point 159 (Mineral County): Crews will perform inspections on a bridge structure between Pagosa Springs and Wolf Creek Pass, just east of Treasure Falls. Motorists can expect lane shifts for much of the afternoon.

Tuesday, Oct., 24:

• US 550, Mile Point 3 (La Plata County): Crews will perform inspections on Bondad Bridge, approximately 3-miles north of the New Mexico state line. Motorists can expect brief delays and one-lane alternating traffic beginning at 8 a.m.
• CO 151, Mile Point 18 (Archuleta County): Crews will perform inspections at the Piedra River Bridge approximately 2-miles north of Arboles. Motorists can expect brief delays and one-lane alternating traffic beginning at 11 a.m.
• US 160, Mile Point 102 (La Plata County): Crews will perform an inspection of the Los Pinos River Bridge in Bayfield. Motorists can expect brief delays and one-lane alternating traffic beginning at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct., 25:

• US 160 (Durango): Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. crews will perform bridge inspections at multiple Animas River crossings along South Camino Del Rio. Motorists can expect speed reductions and lane shifts while traveling between Downtown Durango and Home Depot.

Thursday, Oct., 26:

• US 160, Mile Point 1 (Montezuma County): Crews will perform bridge inspections at the San Juan River crossing just east of Four Corners Monument.  Motorists can expect brief delays and one-lane alternating traffic beginning at 9 a.m.
• CO 145, Mile Point 9 (Montezuma County): Crews will perform bridge inspections over the Dolores River between McPhee Reservoir and Dolores. Motorists can expect lane shifts for much of the afternoon.

Friday, Oct., 27:

• CO 149, Mile Point 18 (Mineral County): Crews will perform bridge inspections over the Rio Grande, south of Creede.  Motorists can expect brief delays and one-lane alternating traffic beginning at 9:30 a.m.