Construction on Colo. 66 substantially complete

The Colorado Department of Transportation has completed the concrete resurfacing on Colo. 66 between U.S. 36 and U.S. 287, but some minor work remains and will take place over the rest of the month.

“The main goal of this project was to resurface a deteriorating segment of (the highway) in order to extend the life of the roadway,” CDOT resident engineer James Flohr said in a news release. “Improving the roadway surface also means improving curb and gutter and other roadway elements, which is the work we are completing now.”

Since the concrete work is complete, the highway has reopened to bicyclists. Some work will still be underway during daytime hours, so the Transportation Department reminds motorists and bicyclists to pay attention to construction signs and flaggers. The speed limit is reduced to 45 mph.