• Crews made progress on the sidewalks in the 400 block. Sidewalk construction continues moving west in front of Pagosa Bar.
• Excavation continues in the 100 and 200 blocks.
• Water utility work continues in the Lewis Street and U.S. 160 intersection. Crews have been busy doing all the utility locations in the area.
The intersection closure at Lewis Street and U.S. 160 remains in place for underground utility construction. Please utilize 4th, 7th and 8th streets as an alternative to access businesses along Lewis Street. With the access closure, left-turn signals have been extended at the 4th Street intersection; look for the green left-turn arrow at the northwest corner of 4th and Pagosa Street (U.S. 160).
Pedestrian crossings: With the new traffic shift there are several locations that no longer have pedestrian barriers where the sidewalks, curb and gutter have been completed. Please pay attention when traversing the roadway and use identified crossings.
The Lewis Street access closure will be in place until late May/early June.
Access to North 5th Street and businesses north of the intersection is available via 4th Street.
Why will the Lewis Street intersection take several months to complete?
Where Lewis Street intersects U.S. 160 is one of the most difficult intersections the project team is working on. The underground utility work includes demolition and replacement of the geothermal, water and sewer lines from the bottom up. The Lewis Street intersection will then be built back with new ADA-accessible curb and gutter and concrete paving.
Stay informed and connect with the project
• Call the project information line: (970) 335-9230.
• Email the project team: Pagosa160reconstruction@gmail.com.
• Visit the project website: www.codot.gov/projects/us160pagosasprings.
• Subscribe to project updates: subscription. cotrip.org.