The project team planned to work Saturday and Sunday this past weekend to make up for some of the rain delays this past week.
8th Street intersection: The north-side 8th Street intersection is closed for construction. The intersection of Rosita Street near ‘Patria’ and U.S. 160 is open to traffic.
4th Street and Hot Springs Boulevard: Crews will begin concrete paving on the intersection of 4th Street and Hot Springs Boulevard.
Pagosa Springs Middle School: Forming and pouring sidewalks continues. Pedestrian detours should be expected.
Upcoming work
4th and Lewis Street: Trenching and installation of conduit will take place. There will be utility work, grading and road base in advance of paving operations between 4th Street and Lewis Street through the end of the month.
The 4th Street intersections on the north side of U.S. 160 remains closed until utility work and paving are complete.
Lewis Street and the sculpture garden: Excavation near the Tennyson Sculpture Park and Gardens is continuing for geothermal utilities. Pedestrians need to plan for sidewalk detours around the work at this location for the next few months.
The Town of Pagosa Springs has several concurrent projects taking place in and near the U.S. 160 work zone. For more information, visit the Town website.
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