Guardrail Project 

US-36 Work begins October 14 

On Oct. 14, the Colorado Department of Transportation and Rodriguez Construction will begin improving safety guardrail on US Highway 36 northwest of Lyons. The work will primarily consist of replacing existing guardrails. Other work will include temporary erosion control, asphalt patching under the newly placed guardrail, and sign removal and replacement.

The project's goal is to enhance road safety in the corridor by replacing damaged and functionally obsolete guardrail sections and regrading associated slopes. These improvements are intended to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents in the area. Guardrails have many essential benefits, including preventing errant vehicles from hitting roadside obstacles and preventing much more severe crashes.

The work area is between Mile Points 12.7 and 14.9 on US 36.
•    Work hours are Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. These times are approximate and subject to change.
•    Vehicles will be reduced to a single-lane, alternating traffic intermittently in both directions throughout the duration of the project.
•    Flaggers will control lane closures and will have up to 15-minute delays.
•    The speed limit will be reduced to 40 mph through the work zone.
•    The project is expected to last until the end of December.