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CO 115 Road Work Near Penrose Begins April 6, Expect Single-Lane Traffic and Delays


Description: Concrete panel repairs on Colorado Highway 115 near Penrose begin April 6, causing single-lane traffic and delays. The CDOT project runs through Fall 2026 to improve road safety and durability. Read the full Announcement from The Colorado Department of Transportation...

 ― Project Announcement ―
Concrete panel preventive maintenance on CO 115 to begin April 6

Motorists will encounter single lane head-to-head traffic in Penrose

Fremont County —  The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with Acme Concrete Paving, will begin work on Colorado Highway 115 near Penrose starting Monday, April 6. The work will take place between Mile Point 14 and MP 19.

The project will consist of the replacement of full and partial concrete pavement roadway panels. This maintenance project also involves comprehensive concrete repairs, including fixing localized surface damage, crack sealing, placing steel reinforcement to keep concrete from moving, diamond grinding to create a smoother road surface, guardrail replacement and striping.

This project will benefit the public by adding years of life to the highway, providing a smoother road surface and adding durability by increasing the resistance of ruts and road damage. 

Work is expected to be complete in the Fall of 2026.

Traffic Impacts 

Motorists will encounter roadwork on CO 115 in Penrose. Traffic impacts include:

  • Working hours will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • For the first part of the project, traffic will be directed into the southbound lane where there will be a single lane head-to-head traffic configuration.
  • Speeds will be reduced through the work zone.

Map showing the project location on Colorado Highway 115 from Mile Point 14 to MP 19 in Penrose.

Project Information 

For additional information about this project:

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to "know before you go." Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.
  • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
  • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
  • Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
  • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
  • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Be patient!