County

Plan ahead for construction on Hwy. 13 between Meeker and Rifle next week

Longer delays and 24/7 one-lane alternating traffic


Beginning Sunday, July 23, crews will be working on site 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

  • Nighttime work hours – 8 p.m. – 6 a.m.
    • 24/7 one-lane alternating traffic guided by a pilot car and flaggers
  • Daytime work hours – 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    • 24/7 one-lane alternating traffic guided by flaggers 
  • Motorists can expect delays for a minimum of 30 minutes.
  • There are multiple shoo-fly detours in place to accommodate traffic during construction.
  • The speed limit is 35 MPH through the construction zone and reduces to 25 MPH in a couple locations
  • 12-foot-wide load restriction 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • The project is now unpaved, and traffic will be traveling on loose gravel – Motorcyclists use CAUTION


Construction schedules may be impacted by weather and other unanticipated delays.

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