Construction update for the week of May 19

Construction on I-25 North Express Lanes: Mead to Berthoud

Crews have begun construction of the I-25 north express lanes, Mead to Berthoud.

The project team has recorded a presentation video with general project information, including schedule, scope, travel impacts, ways to connect with the project and more.

Community members are encouraged to watch the presentation video and submit any feedback or questions to the project team at [email protected].

Mead to Berthoud 

Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., there will be a northbound and southbound I-25 right lane closure between Weld County Road 32 and Colorado Highway 56 to allow crews to set up safety barriers, remove rumble strips and shift lanes of traffic to the west.

Sunday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the southbound I-25 on-ramp at CO 56 will be closed to allow crews to remove rumble strips.

• Southbound traffic will travel north to Colorado Highway 60, turn around and enter southbound I-25.
• Sunday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the northbound I-25 on-ramp at Weld County Road 34 will be closed to allow crews to set up safety barriers.
• Northbound traffic will travel south to Colorado Highway 66, turn around and enter northbound I-25.
• Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Southeast Frontage Road at Weld County Road 38 will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic with flaggers to install erosion control materials.
• Monday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the northbound I-25 on- and off-ramps at Weld County Road 34 will be closed to allow crews to set up safety barriers and remove rumble strips.
• Northbound traffic will travel south to Colorado Highway 66, turn around and enter northbound I-25.
• Traffic intending to exit I-25 at WCR 34 will continue north to CO 56, turn around and travel south to WCR 34.
• Monday, 7 a.m. through Friday, 12 p.m., there will be northbound I-25 HOV lane closures between CO 56 and Colorado Highway 402 to allow crews to install signs.

Johnstown to Fort Collins

Segments 6, 7 and 8 have reached substantial completion and will have no further closures at this time.

I-25 North Express Lanes: Open for testing

As of Friday, Dec. 15, the I-25 North Express Lanes, Berthoud to Fort Collins hit a major milestone and is now substantially complete.
 
While most of the work in this section of I-25 is done, CDOT and the contractors will have various intermittent lane closures through spring 2024 to finish final project punch list tasks. The Express Lanes are now open for testing, but drivers should also prepare for intermittent closures of these lanes in 2024. Express Lane tolls are waived during the testing phase.

For future project updates and information, please continue to check the project website and CoTrip.org.

Drivers are encouraged to try the Express Lanes by entering through the dashed white lines. When using the lanes, drivers are reminded to follow these rules to ensure the safety of everyone on the road:

• Do not cross the solid white lines (tickets for violations start at $75 each).
• Enter and exit at the designated areas only, which are marked with a white dotted line.
• Obey posted speed limits. The Express Lanes cannot be used to pass slower moving vehicles.

Motorists should expect various overnight and lane closures, including in the Express Lanes, while the last of the construction wraps up and tolling equipment is installed. The Express Lanes are anticipated to begin tolling in 2024. Once tolling begins in 2024, motorists are encouraged to sign up for an ExpressToll account to save an average of 40% on tolls.

Additional Information

For specific lane closures and traffic impacts from Sunday, May 19 - Saturday, May 25, please use this interactive map on the project webpage. To display full details on the traffic impacts, please click on any of the color-shaded areas on the map to see the full details. A pop-up on the left side of your screen will outline the details of the lane closures.

Construction activities are weather-dependent and subject to change. Please watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting mainline I-25 and obey all posted signage in construction zones. Your safety and the safety of our crews is our highest priority.

The I-25 North Express Lanes Project provides a Courtesy Patrol during commute hours (6 to 9 a.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.) to assist with disabled vehicles within the Project limits from Johnstown to Fort Collins.

About the Project

Communities along the I-25 North corridor are expanding rapidly, contributing to major economic growth in northern Colorado. The Colorado Department of Transportation is supporting this growth by delivering the expansion of I-25 North. Improvements are currently underway along I-25 between Berthoud and Fort Collins (with more to come from Mead to Berthoud).

This project brings economic, environmental and quality of life benefits for northern Coloradans by:

•  Making safety improvements to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities.
•  Decreasing travel time and increasing trip reliability.
•  Reducing emissions and improving freight efficiency.
•  Improve congestion and safety.
•  Rebuilding aging and obsolete infrastructure.
•  Improving bicycle, pedestrian and transit connectivity.