SAGUACHE COUNTY  — The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform crack sealing next week on US Highway 285, just north of Saguache (mile points 90-94). Work will take place on Monday, May 3 through Thursday, May 6. Crack sealing is essential in maintaining the road surface, prevents moisture from seeping under the asphalt and prolongs the life of the highway.

TRAFFIC IMPACTS

The four-day road maintenance operations will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists will encounter lane shifts and full stops guided by flagging personnel. Travelers can expect periodic delays and should allow themselves extra travel time. A speed reduction of 40 MPH will be in place and drivers should slow down and use extreme caution when approaching the work zone. Motorists are urged to be aware of work crews and heavy equipment. SLOW FOR THE CONE ZONE!

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: www.COtrip.org

Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts

See scheduled lane closures: codot.gov/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html

Check avalanche conditions at CAIC: www.avalanche.state.co.us   

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