The continued updates to sanitary and water utilities have required the removal of sidewalk at specific locations in the 100 and 200 blocks. The contractor, WW Clyde, has supplied bridges over the work areas to maintain pedestrian access to all affected sections of sidewalk.
Crews will be working every Saturday for the foreseeable future.
New Water and Sewer Lines
Water utility work continues in the 100 block. Electrical work will begin in the 100 block; mostly conduit for lighting and Rapid Flashing Beacons, as well as a multi-duct for future CDOT and Town of Pagosa communications.
Next week, wastewater utility work is planned to begin in the 400 block. This work will be the town’s project (that is contracted with WW Clyde). This may very likely involve continued potholing.
Work will begin in the 200 block next week for storm drain installation
In the 1st-3rd blocks, water line work has begun and will continue for several weeks. The team is doing its best to work with business owners to minimize interruptions to their schedules as much as possible during this activity. The water utility updates are a joint project with PAWSD.
The 2nd and 4th Street intersections on the north side of US 160 will remain closed until utility and drainage work is complete.
The overflow parking lots that the Town of Pagosa Springs has worked so hard on are now open! Please see the map below for locations.
Watch Where You Walk
Pedestrian crosswalks will be open at 1st, 3rd and 4th Streets. Mid-block crossings between 4th and 5th will be closed, but the crosswalk at 5th Street will remain 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