Crews back to work on highway surface treatment on CO 64 and US 40

Travel Advisory

May 19, 2022 - Northwestern Colorado - Work resumes in Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties

Moffat & Rio Blanco Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation has restarted work on Colorado Highway 64 and US Highway 40. Crews returned after the planned winter shutdown for the highway surface treatment and upgrade project. During the 2021 construction season, crews worked on overlay on both roadways, pavement markings and bringing guardrails up to new standards.

Motorists can expect increased oversize/overweight truck traffic on these routes:

  • US 40 between Craig and Dinosaur
  • Deserado Mine Road
  • CO 64 between Rangely and Meeker

There will also be asphalt milling in and around the Town of Dinosaur. Motorists should watch for trucks, heavy equipment and construction workers entering the roadway along Brontosaurus Boulevard.

Motorists should be especially cautious on CO 64 between Mile Points 28 and 30, where trucks will be making wide turns onto the highway. Please drive at or below the posted speed limit. Pay close attention to "Trucks Turning Today" flashing message boards, which are updated daily.

Traffic Impacts

Daytime work hours range from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Motorists should expect some travel impacts throughout the construction of this project and be aware of lane closures, alternating single lanes, flaggers and width restrictions of 10 feet on CO 64 and 12 feet on US 40 will be in place 24 hours a day. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 mph through the work zone. The project is expected to last until the end of June 2022.

CO 64 US 40 Surface Treatment project map

Project Information

For additional information about this project:

  • Call the project information line at 970-601-1118
  • Email the project team at: [email protected]
  • Visit the project website at: codot.gov/projects/co64-us40-resurfacing-rioblanco-moffat

    Know Before You Go

    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:

    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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