Photo: Storm drain installation at the 2nd Street intersection. Courtesy CDOT.
The crews performing the reconstruction work in downtown Pagosa Springs will not be working July 3-6, in recognition of the Fourth of July holiday. Crews will return to the worksite the morning of Monday, July 7. The WW Clyde team will have a supervisor and traffic control specialist on call over the weekend should any needs come up around the work zone.
Sidewalk removal continues from 1st to 4th Street.
Light pole bases will be installed from 1st to 3rd Street.
Water main and service line upgrades continue along the corridor.
Installation of communication and electrical conduit is taking place from 6th to 8th Street.
The staging area for pipes between 7th and 8th Streets is now closed to pedestrian traffic. Pedestrians should cross from the north to the south side of the highway at 7th and 8th and stay on the south side sidewalk in this area. There are many hazards behind the concrete barrier, pedestrian fence, and orange plastic fence. Please respect our work zone and protect yourself from potential injury.
Electrical work continues in the 100 to 300 blocks. This work encompasses installation of conduit for sidewalk lighting and flashing crosswalk signage, as well as a multi-duct conduit for future CDOT and Town of Pagosa communications.
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 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