The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor WW Clyde are gearing up for season two of the US 160 Pagosa Springs Reconstruction Project, set to ramp up in early March following a winter slowdown in utility upgrades.[1][2] The $24.5 million initiative replaces the existing asphalt roadway with concrete through downtown from milepost 142 to 144, including Harman Park enhancements, to improve durability, safety, and pedestrian access.
Immediate Utility Work
Town of Pagosa Springs crews plan to start utility placement and drainage improvements next week on the south side of the 2nd Street intersection, potentially affecting direct business access but with alternatives via Hermosa Alley East; all businesses remain open.[1] Additional stormwater utility work targets the south side of the 3rd Street intersection on Pagosa Street. These efforts coordinate with broader reconstruction, including sidewalk expansions, ADA ramps, and streetlight additions.
Snow Removal Coordination
A joint snow removal team comprising CDOT, WW Clyde, and town public works prioritizes clearing US 160 to maintain emergency, school, and business access.[1] CDOT deploys a dedicated plow for the main corridor, directing snow to the median, while the town handles side streets and alleys behind the 100-400 blocks of Main Street. On-street parking remains prohibited between 1st and 10th Streets.
Traffic will shift to the north side in 2026 after completing the south lanes, with expected delays, periodic closures, and night work as needed, subject to weather.[3] Pedestrians should exercise caution at crossings lacking barriers in finished sections.
Looking ahead, the project advances to concrete paving from the 400 block through key intersections, South 2nd, 5th, 7th, and 8th Street reconstructions, and Harman Park Drive/Piedra Road signal upgrades, aiming for completion by November.[2][4] Motorists and locals can monitor progress via the project hotline at (970) 335-9230 or email Pagosa160reconstruction@gmail.com.
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