Photo: The Highway 160 project team working to protect the concrete pour from the rain in front of the Middle School, August 2025.
Concrete Operations Continue
3rd to 4th Street/Pagosa Middle School-A project team priority is to begin the sidewalk construction in front of the middle school with school now back in session. Sidewalk work will include subgrade and sidewalk base, constructing the forms, and then pouring the sidewalk. Complete any curb and gutter in front of middle school.
Please utilize crossings at Hot Springs Boulevard and 3rd Street to navigate around the demolition. Use the pedestrian flags provided by the Town to cross 3rd Street!
Some smaller paving operations are anticipated to take place throughout the next few weeks, from 1st to 3rd streets, to tie into portions of the new pour. The majority of project paving operations will take place at night, which will reduce impacts to the traveling public. Trucks could start rolling in around 6 p.m. and continue until mid-morning on the following day.
Curb and gutter and sidewalk paving may occur day or night. Pedestrian detours should be expected.
The project team will be off the project on Friday, August 29, returning on Tuesday, September 2, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Upcoming Work
1st to 3rd Streets-Removing and preparing sidewalk, curb and gutter construction. The public information team will work to notify businesses when sidewalk work is scheduled in the front of their respective business. The crew is also planning, to the best of their ability, to pour sidewalk concrete on the days businesses are scheduled to be closed to minimize disruptions.
4th and Lewis Street- Utility work, grading and road base in advance of paving operations between 4th Street and Lewis Street through the month of September.
2nd and 4th Street intersections – On the north side of the street, intersections remain closed until utility work and paving are complete.
The Town of Pagosa Springs has several concurrent projects taking place in and near the US 160 work zone. Please visit Pagosa’s website for more information.
Lewis Street and Tennyson Park – Excavation near the sculpture park is planned for geothermal utilities. Pedestrians need to plan for sidewalk detours around the work at this location for the next few months.
Saturday work will continue on the project for the foreseeable 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