Paving operations are starting in downtown Pagosa Springs.
The Highway 160 reconstruction project is about to hit a major milestone with concrete paving work beginning this week.
The paving will predominantly take place at night. Trucks will start rolling in around 7pm and continue until 7am. Paving operations will begin at the east end of the project, near 1st Street, and continue to the west.
Work Activity This Week
1st to 3rd Streets – Installation of light pole foundations continues.
2nd and 4th Street intersections – On the north side of the street, intersections remain closed until utility work and paving are complete.
3rd to 4th Street/Pagosa Middle School – Utility work will begin in front of the school, followed by sidewalk demolition; the plan is to have utility work, sidewalk reconstruction and paving completed in front of the Pagosa Middle School before the fall semester begins on September 2.
Lewis Street and Tennyson Park – In mid-August, excavation near the sculpture park is planned for geothermal utilities. Pedestrians need to plan for sidewalk detours around the work at this location in the near future.
Watch Where You Walk
Pedestrian crosswalks will be open at 1st, 3rd and 4th Streets. Mid-block crossings between 4th and 5th remain closed, but the crosswalk at 5th Street remains open.
Mountain Express Transit Bus Stop Information
The River Center stop #18 has moved to 1st St. and US 160 in front of the museum. Bus stop #19, 2nd St. and US 160 has moved to 2nd St. and Lewis St.
Bus stop #19, 2nd St. and US 160 has moved to 2nd St. and Lewis St.
Safety tips for pedestrians
- Watch where you are going. Do not enter the work zone or climb over work zone safety barriers. Construction work may be fascinating, but always prioritize navigating the work zone as safely as you can.
- Pay attention to posted signs in the project area and follow all workers’ instructions. Cross streets at open crosswalks or intersections; walk on sidewalks whenever they are available.
- Be alert for moving construction vehicles and other unexpected hazards, which often move suddenly and quickly. Stay off your phone when crossing the street or walking near the work zone.
- Look out for traffic before crossing the street make eye contact with drivers so you know they see you.
Safety tips for drivers
- Look out for pedestrians and bicyclists everywhere, at all times, and especially in areas near schools, parks, shopping areas and transit stops.
- Slow down as you approach the work zone. Give workers extra room and be prepared to stop.
- Stop before a crosswalk, not in it.
- Obey all traffic signals. All light signals are operational and must be obeyed.
- Put your cellphone down. Never drive distracted or impaired.
Stay informed and connect with the project
- Call the project information line: (970) 335-9230.
- Email the project team: Pagosa160reconstruc- tion@gmail.com.
- Visit the project website: www.codot.gov/projects/us160pagosasprings