Approved 65A.pdf

This is an Approved Project Description document for the State of Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) involving the reconstruction and improvement of U.S. Highway 285 in Park County. The project encompasses approximately 8.5 miles of roadway reconstruction from milepost 175.5 to milepost 184.0, including pavement rehabilitation, safety improvements, and drainage enhancements. The scope of work includes full-depth asphalt pavement replacement, shoulder improvements, guardrail upgrades, and bridge work on three structures. The project is designed to address deteriorating pavement conditions and improve safety along this critical mountain corridor. The contract term includes the design phase and construction phase, with construction anticipated to begin in 2025 and extend through 2027 depending on weather and site conditions. No specific response date, bid due date, or award date is provided in this document, as it represents project approval rather than a solicitation notice.

The project is funded through a combination of federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds and state transportation funds, with an estimated total project cost of $95 million. The funding allocation reflects the federal and state partnership typical of major highway reconstruction projects. The document does not identify an incumbent contractor, as this represents the planning and approval phase prior to competitive bidding. This project is classified as a major capital improvement initiative within CDOT's long-range transportation plan, addressing congested and unsafe conditions on a heavily traveled corridor that serves as a primary route between Denver and mountain communities. Environmental review and permitting have been completed prior to this approval stage.