US 36 Between Lyons and Estes Park To Close For 30 Days

US 36 will be completely closed for roughly 30 days near Mile Post 8, located between Lyons and Estes Park. The closure is scheduled to begin in March 2020. As soon as the exact dates of the closure are set, they will be posted on the CDOT website.

During the project the roadway will be removed and large drainage culverts will be installed beneath the highway. These permanent repairs are a follow-up to emergency repairs made after the September 2013 Flood, and will improve the roadway’s resilience to future flood events. Ultimately, the project will force the Little Thompson River back into its natural alignment through Muggins Gulch.

Initial road work is scheduled to begin this month, and is expected to finish sometime in early 2021.

While US 36 is closed, drivers will need to use State Highway 7 or US 34 to travel to and from Estes Park. The project team is coordinating with emergency service providers in the area and the Estes Park School District to ensure continuity of emergency response and bus operations.

Hikers should note that The Lion Gulch Trail will remain open to the public except during rock blasting operations.



Jeff
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