Grand lake,co
Hey all, I have a quick question. I have 2015 f150 pulling a 7000lb travel trailer. I'm coming from Cheyenne to grand lake. Time wise is it faster to take trailridge road from Estes park or go through...
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cruiserjs wrote:
BUT - the highway (34) from LOveland to Estes is under massive construction so expect delays there!! I would go thru' Lyons etc.
Premature. It's not under construction.
A recent meeting was held to make a decision on which of 2 plans to immplement. One plan would have major closures for a shorter period of time, the other plan would have more limited closures and take more time. Both plans are still being discussed with input from Big Thompson Canyon residents, as well as businesses that may be affected.
The initial plan for reconstruction was to start late Spring/early Summer. That has been pushed back so as to not adversely affect this year's tourist season. CDOT plans on making a decision soon on which of the two options is more viable, but actual significant construction won't start this summer. They've been doing some preliminary work on the roadway and continue to do river reconstruction work.
Either way, according to the CDOT meeting, construction is now slated to last until 2019. All of this is likely subject to change if there's a significant weather event that could impact the project, or other information is released by CDOT.
ETA: There is bridge reconstruction work going on just west of Loveland for asphalt curb installation. That is supposed to be completed some time this month; minor traffic delays.
