May 8, 2008
NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
ANOTHER RESURFACING PROJECT SET TO BEGIN ON
I-25 NEAR SANTA FE DRIVE
DENVER – On Sunday, May 11th, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will begin a second paving project on I-25. This project will rotomill and pave nearly two miles of mainline I-25 in asphalt between Santa Fe Drive and 6th Avenue.
“Due to the high traffic volumes on I-25 and our harsh winter conditions, many areas are starting to deteriorate, creating more cracks and potholes,” said CDOT Project Engineer Mark Myers. “Like all resurfacing projects, this one will improve the condition of the roadway, ultimately eliminating the numerous potholes and making it safer for motorists.”
Throughout the project, motorists can expect single lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with a second lane possibly closing at 11 p.m. Major delays are expected throughout the project and alternate routes are strongly advised.
In addition to the rotomilling and paving, this project will replace and install new concrete barrier, replace some bridge expansion joint devices and repair bridge columns on the Santa Fe Drive bridge.
Motorists should also be aware that CDOT has another active project on I-25 between 23rd Avenue and 48th Avenue. This project resurfaces I-25 in asphalt and requires single lane closures Sunday through Thursday from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and double lane closures from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. This project is scheduled to be complete in early to mid-August 2008.
CDOT would like to remind motorists to pay attention to the construction signs and flaggers and to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”
Premier Paving is the contractor for the project on I-25 between Santa Fe Drive and 6th Avenue. The $3.4 million project should be complete by mid to late August 2008.