Local motorists are encountering ongoing disruptions from several active road construction initiatives this week. The City of Durango's weekly Orange Cone Report highlights traffic impacts from projects involving milling operations, utility upgrades, and resurfacing work.
College Drive and 8th Avenue Updates
Work on the College Drive and 8th Avenue Safety Project continues with milling scheduled Monday through Friday. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in affected areas, leading to expected delays for residents and businesses. Pedestrians and cyclists are advised to exercise extra caution, and the speed limit is lowered to 25 mph in the work zone.
Other Notable Projects
Wilson Gulch Drive remains closed from the roundabout at Confluence Avenue for major road and utility upgrades, with construction expected to continue through November. On US Highway 160 near Elmore's Corner, single-lane closures are in effect eastbound and westbound, with most work occurring at night but daytime delays possible due to 24/7 lane shifts.[1] Additional gas line replacement work by Atmos Energy on Clovis Drive and Arroyo Drive may involve lane closures through mid-July.
County Road 250/251 has plates over manholes in place following recent striping activities. These efforts are part of broader infrastructure improvements, including resurfacing on US 160 from Elmore's Corner to the Durango High Bridge, anticipated to wrap up in November.[2]
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