The Colorado Department of Transportation will conduct culvert cleaning and shoulder clearing on Colorado Highway 145, west of Telluride, on April 16. The work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with motorists facing full stops, alternating traffic, and delays of up to 20 minutes along Keystone Hill between Telluride and Placerville.
This routine maintenance is intended to remove debris and reduce the risk of erosion or flooding on the roadway. The operations are weather dependent and aim to keep the highway safe for travel.
During Thursday’s daytime hours, drivers should expect lane shifts, closures, flaggers directing traffic, and should allow extra time for their trips. Motorists are advised to plan for delays ranging from 15 to 20 minutes during the affected period.
According to the official website, the Colorado Department of Transportation works to improve quality of life in Colorado through integrated transportation solutions. The department also aims to deliver an effective multi-modal transportation system that safely moves people, goods, and information while supporting environmental standards in the state according to its official website.
Shoshana Lew serves as executive director for the agency according to its official website. As outlined by CDOT’s site, it oversees transportation infrastructure across Colorado including building and maintaining interstates, U.S. highways, state highways as well as administering grants for aviation and transit according to its official website. The department operates in highway maintenance along with support for aviation and transit sectors as per its official website.
Broader implications include ongoing efforts by CDOT to maintain safety standards across key routes throughout Colorado while minimizing disruptions through advance notice.
