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Aug 04, 2023

Construction set to start on bridge north of Alma — Colorado Department of Transportation

Park County —­­ Work is underway to replace an 85-year-old bridge on CO 9, at the base of Hoosier Pass, north of Alma. Located between County Road 6 and 4 (mile 71.5), the current bridge is

Park County —­­ Work is underway to replace an 85-year-old bridge on CO 9, at the base of Hoosier Pass, north of Alma.

Located between County Road 6 and 4 (mile 71.5), the current bridge is structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. The Colorado Department of Transportation is replacing it with an aluminum box culvert, including aluminum headwalls and wingwalls to expedite construction, minimize traffic impacts, and maintain safety for the traveling public.

CO 9 for seven days allows the contractor to get in and out of the area in minimum time, decreases project costs, impacts to wetlands, wildlife habitats and migration patterns. Keeping the highway open would require approximately 90 days of one-lane, alternating traffic.

Prior to the closure, CDOT conducted outreach to various local agencies and organizations to receive approval for the closure. The project team has and will continue to coordinate with all impacted communities leading up to and during the closure.

Region 2 Bridge Bundle Project Information

Colorado is one of the fastest growing states in the country, and with that growth comes strain on aging transportation systems that have significant consequences in the form of growing safety and mobility problems. The purpose of this project is to provide necessary improvements to 17 structures so motorists can be ensured that they are driving on more stable and up to date structures with life spans of 100 years.

The three rural highway corridors where structures are being replaced include:

CO 9, US 24 and US 350

The importance of CO 9 Corridor (Mountain Region)

The importance of US 24 Corridor (Mountain Region)

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

The new free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!

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