11. U.S. 40/U.S. 287

Boyero
Start: July 2009 Finish: Nov. 2010
Contractor: Castle Rock Construction Co.
Cost: $12.5 million (ARRA-funded project)

The project will reconstruct 8.7 miles of U.S. 40/U.S. 287 in concrete. The U.S. 40/U.S. 287 corridor between Campo and Hugo is one of Colorado’s 28 high priority strategic projects.

12. 80th Avenue over U.S. 36

Start: May 2010 Finish: May 2011
Contractor: TBD
Cost: $12 million

Replaces the 80th Avenue bridge over U.S. 36, which is one of 14 structurally deficient bridges on the U.S. 36 corridor. By replacing the bridge, CDOT can make incremental improvements to the corridor in anticipation of the greater improvements that may be implemented as a result of the U.S. 36 EIS.

13. S.H. 92

Between Austin and Hotchkiss
Start: July 2009 Finish: June 2010
Contractor: Tezak Heavy Equipment
Cost: $11.9 million (ARRA-funded project)

Reconstructs five miles of S.H. 92 in asphalt, improves intersections to accommodate turn lanes and improves sight distance and also adds passing lanes and shoulders to improve recreational bicycling.

14. I-25 between Harmony Road and Mountain Vista Drive

Fort Collins
Start: April 2010 Finish: Dec. 2010
Contractor: Coulson Excavating Co. Inc.
Cost: $10.4 Million

Rubbilizes approximately six miles of I-25 in order to repair the concrete and then paves I-25 in asphalt. A median cable guardrail will also be installed along this stretch of I-25 to help prevent crossover accidents.

15. I-70 Business Route

Grand Junction
Start: July 2010 Finish: Dec. 2010
Contractor: TBD
Estimated Budget: $10 million (funded in part by FASTER)

Reconstructs a portion of the business route to increase capacity, improve safety and mobility and enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility by connecting with the city of Grand Junction’s extensive trail system.