The Colorado Department of Transportation is moving forward with a roadway safety improvement project along US 287 north of Fort Collins, targeting key intersections near Livermore that serve local residents, ranching operations and regional travelers.
Construction is scheduled to begin June 10 and will extend from Red Mountain Road to Bonner Springs Ranch Road between Mileposts 362 and 375. The project is being delivered in partnership with contractor Zak Dirt and is designed to improve safety and traffic operations along the corridor.
Planned upgrades include roadway widening, the addition of dedicated turn lanes, installation of new guardrails, drainage improvements and updated pavement striping. Transportation officials say the enhancements are intended to create a safer driving environment and improve overall roadway performance.
Initial construction activities will involve shoulder closures and temporary daytime lane restrictions. After the first phase of work, motorists can expect single-lane closures while crews operate behind concrete barriers. Both northbound and southbound traffic will remain open throughout construction, although reduced speeds will be enforced within the work zone.
Crews are expected to work weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., with the project scheduled for completion in fall 2026, weather permitting.
Intersection upgrades remain a priority for transportation agencies as traffic volumes increase on rural and regional corridors. Improvements such as turn lanes and wider roadways can help reduce conflict points between vehicles, improve sight distances and enhance traffic flow at busy intersections.
For contractors and infrastructure stakeholders, projects like the US 287 improvements demonstrate continued public investment in roadway modernization and transportation safety throughout Colorado.
The project highlights ongoing demand for transportation infrastructure work across the Mountain West, particularly in safety-focused roadway upgrades. Construction owners, contractors and engineering firms can expect continued opportunities tied to corridor modernization, intersection improvements and state-funded transportation programs as agencies prioritize safety and mobility investments on regional highways.
