US 287 / US 50 Phase II Downtown Lamar resurfacing project is complete

Description: Roger Graham, CDOT Resident Engineer; Richard Zamora, CDOT Regional Transportation Director; Ajin Hu, CDOT South Program Engineer; Stephanie Gonzales, Southeast TPR Chairperson; Terry Woodward, CDOT Engineer; and Mayor Kirk Crespin on May 3, 2022. (CDOT)


Published: 05/03/2022
Byline: Hart

US 287 / US 50 Phase II Downtown Lamar resurfacing project is complete


PROWERS COUNTY — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor IHC Scott have completed Phase II Resurfacing on US 287 / US 50 in Lamar. The project started south of town at Savage Avenue and moved north. The project completed north of US 50 and the railroad tracks. Phase III, the final phase, will start this summer and will resurface between Park Street and Savage Avenue.

“This route, which is a part of a multi-state freight network to distribute goods through the nation, is heavily used by motorists as well as freight drivers delivering the area’s agricultural products.” Richard Zamora, Region 2 Transportation Director said, “With the high concentration of traffic and large trucks this resurfacing and infrastructure improvement project was high on our priority and will improve travel reliability for local residents, freight carriers, and the traveling public."

Replacing the crumbling asphalt, replacing raised medians, improving ADA curb ramps, upgrading roadway lighting, replacing highway signage, and widening the shoulders in areas has significantly improved the safety for motorists and pedestrians in this corridor. 

Project Information

  • Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/projectname
  • 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:

About CDOT

CDOT’s Whole System-Whole Safety program has one simple mission — to get everyone home safely. Our approximately 3,000 employees work tirelessly to reduce the rate and severity of crashes and improve the safety of all modes of transportation. The department manages more than 23,000 lane miles of highway, more than 3,000 bridges and 35 mountain passes. CDOT also manages grant partnerships with a range of agencies, including metropolitan planning organizations, local governments and airports. It also operates Bustang, the state-owned interregional express bus service. Gov. Jared Polis has charged CDOT to further build on the state’s intermodal mobility options. 

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

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

  • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
  • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
  • Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
  • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
  • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Be patient!


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