US 34/Big Thompson Canyon Construction Update 12/23/16
News reports and updates from the CDOT website reveal that the choice between a short but intense closure versus a longer, less intense closure has been made.
US 34 in the Big Thompson Canyon will be closed starting in October 2016, and lasting until June 2017. This decision was based in large part on input from Canyon residents, who have to commute or have businesses in the Canyon. Phase I will be from July 2016 to October 2016 and will involve some rock blasting that will involve closures of the roadway for 20-30 minutes. Phase II will be the part that will be the closure mentioned above. Traffic only open to Canyon residents, businesses, school buses and emergency personnel.
H E R E - Big Thompson Canyon Project is more detailed information on the project. The construction may impact some travelers this summer, but from what I've been reading, it will be worth it, and should reopen for most of the travel season in 2017.
Alternate route recommended is CO 66 from Longmont to Lyons, and US 36 to Estes Park, for those folks coming in from I-25.
US 34 in the Big Thompson Canyon will be closed starting in October 2016, and lasting until June 2017. This decision was based in large part on input from Canyon residents, who have to commute or have businesses in the Canyon. Phase I will be from July 2016 to October 2016 and will involve some rock blasting that will involve closures of the roadway for 20-30 minutes. Phase II will be the part that will be the closure mentioned above. Traffic only open to Canyon residents, businesses, school buses and emergency personnel.
H E R E - Big Thompson Canyon Project is more detailed information on the project. The construction may impact some travelers this summer, but from what I've been reading, it will be worth it, and should reopen for most of the travel season in 2017.
Alternate route recommended is CO 66 from Longmont to Lyons, and US 36 to Estes Park, for those folks coming in from I-25.
