US Highway 160 Downtown Revitalization & Reconstruction Project

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US Highway 160 Downtown Revitalization & Reconstruction Project

October 6, 2025

County Administration, Road and Bridge Department

Project Update: Oct. 6-11, 2025

Concrete Operations Continue!

4th Street and Hot Springs Blvd.–Crews are moving west to begin concrete paving on the intersection of 4th St. and Hot Springs Blvd. Much of the work this week will be weather dependent. Hand pouring of concrete continues. Concrete work between 1st and 3rd is approximately 99% complete.
3rd to 4th Street/Pagosa Middle School – Forming and pouring sidewalks continues.
Curb and gutter and sidewalk paving may occur day or night. Pedestrian detours should be expected.

Upcoming Work

4th and Lewis Street – Trenching and installation of conduit. Utility work, grading and road base in advance of paving operations between 4th Street and Lewis Street through the end of the month.
2nd and 4th Street intersections – On the north side of the street, intersections remain closed until utility work and paving are complete.
Lewis Street and Tennyson Park – Excavation near the sculpture park is continuing for geothermal utilities. Pedestrians need to plan for sidewalk detours around this work location for the next few months.
The Town of Pagosa Springs has several concurrent projects taking place in and near the US 160 work zone. Please visit Pagosa’s website for more information: https://www.pagosasprings.co.gov
Saturday work will continue on the project for the foreseeable future.

Watch Where You Walk and Park!

Pedestrian crosswalks will be open at 1st, 3rd and 4th Streets. Mid-block crossings between 4th and 5th will be closed, but the crosswalk at 5th Street will remain open.

Mountain Express Transit Bus Stop Information:

The River Center stop #18 has moved to 1st St. and US 160 in front of the museum.

Bus stop #19, 2nd St. and US 160 has moved to 2nd St. and Lewis St.

Safety Tips for Pedestrians:

Watch where you are going– do not enter the work zone or climb over work zone safety barriers. Construction work may be fascinating, but always prioritize navigating the work zone as safely as you can
Pay attention– to posted signs in the project area and follow all workers instructions. Cross streets only at open crosswalks or intersections, walk on sidewalks whenever they are available
Be alert– for moving construction vehicles and other unexpected hazards, which often move suddenly and quickly. Stay off your phone when crossing the street or walking near the work zone
Look out for traffic– before crossing the street make eye contact with drivers so you know they see you!

Safety Tips for Drivers:

Look out– for pedestrians and bicyclists everywhere, at all times, and especially in areas near schools, parks, shopping areas and transit stops
Slow down– as you approach the work zone, give workers extra room and be prepared to stop
Stop- before a crosswalk, not in it
Obey– all traffic signals, all light signals are operational and must be obeyed
Put your cell phone down– never drive distracted or impaired

Motorists Should Plan For:

Motorists should expect up to 15 minute delays at various times through the work zone as equipment may need to be moved. There will be two-way traffic flowing in the eastbound lanes of US 160 through the first season of operations.
10’ width restrictions will remain in place 24/7 through Dec.1, 2025
During inclement weather, project engineers will assess the roadway and work location to make determinations on work continuing depending on safety concerns for workers and commuters.
Working hours are Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and subject to change.

Once the concrete paving machine makes a pass, the smaller sections of highway are tied together by hand pours and forming. Followed by curb, gutter and sidewalks.