Several key road improvement initiatives in Durango are transitioning into their spring phases, with construction activities set to intensify following the completion of 2025 work seasons.[1] The College Drive and 8th Avenue road diet project, aimed at enhancing safety through lane reconfiguration from four to three lanes, along with improved pedestrian crossings and transit stops, concluded initial phases by mid-December 2025. Remaining tasks such as milling, overlay, and final reconfiguration are scheduled to resume this spring.
Ongoing County Road Enhancements
The CR 250/251 Improvement Project persists with efforts to install stormwater drainage systems, improve traffic safety, and accommodate multimodal users. Current work includes building road grades and addressing utility relocations, such as negotiations for an electrical pole easement at Metz Lane and CR 250.[3][1] North College Drive nears finalization, pending bus stop shelter installations and landscaping in spring.
La Plata County Road and Bridge Department has proposed a $1.7 million budget increase for 2026 to address flood repairs, escalating material costs, and routine maintenance needs.[4]
Looking ahead, completion of spring phases on College Drive will shape near-term traffic patterns, with county budget deliberations potentially enabling expanded road preservation efforts later in the year.
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