Reconstruction of rockslide-damaged Highway 145 will continue through mid-July.
Reconstruction of rockslide-damaged Highway 145 will continue through mid-July.du1-i-syn

CO 145 will not be rerouted or realigned. The highway will maintain its original alignment. The estimated cost of the initial emergency response, blasting, temporary repairs and the permanent reconstruction is estimated at $1.3 million.

The reconstruction will include:

Widening of the road surface to allow for additional shoulder space. New guardrail installed on the east side of the highway to ensure the safety and protection of passing vehicles from one the massive boulders that remains on the side of the road.An embankment built on the west side (slope side) of the highway to catch any future potential mud or rock slides from reaching the highway.Relocation of a utility fiber optic line.For travel impacts and scheduled lane closures, visit www.codot.gov/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html.