CO FLAP MES 18(1) 18 Road

PROJECT NUMBER:  CO FLAP MES 18(1)

PROJECT NAME:  18 Road

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  The project will reconstruct approximately six miles of 18 Road in Mesa County Colorado.  It is located approximately seven miles north of the City of Fruita, beginning north of the Government Highline Canal and terminating at the existing Bureau of Land Management (BLM) 18 Road BLM Campground.  The project is fully contained within BLM land and the road provides access to the North Fruita Desert Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) at an approximate elevation of 5,000 to 5,500 feet. 

SCOPE OF THE WORK:  The scope includes reconstruction of the existing roadway, earthwork and grading, placement of aggregate base and placement of asphalt concrete pavement.  The roadway will be improved with minor widening to include vehicular lanes with dedicated bicycle shoulders.  The project includes drainage improvements with two box culvert installations, several minor drainage culvert replacements, ditch grading, and stabilization.  It also includes removal and replacement of fencing, signing, striping, and revegetation.  This road has a high recreational use, primarily for mountain biking, equestrian, and off-road vehicles, and camping.  Vehicular, cyclist, and pedestrian access through roadway and to adjacent public lands must be maintained during construction.

PRINCIPAL WORK ITEMS:

40,000 cubic yards of roadway excavation

55,000 tons of aggregate base

19,000 tons of asphalt concrete pavement

800 linear feet of concrete culverts with end sections

140 linear feet of concrete box culverts

6,500 linear feet of fence, barbed wire

21 acres placing conserved topsoil, mulching, and seeding

70 miles pavement markings, type b solid and broken

Traffic control items

ESTIMATED COST RANGE:  Between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000

This is available for full and open competition.