Phase 2 of the US 36 permanent reconstruction is scheduled to begin July 21 as Kirkland Construction transitions into the area to complete the road. Construction is expected to continue into late this fall.
The biggest part of this phase will require a closure of the road between milemarkers 18 and 19, which is near the bottom, close to Lyons. That closure will begin July 29 at 6 a.m. The road will re-open for weekend traffic Aug. 2-3 and then close again for Aug. 4-8. The road will open on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 6 a.m.
If you want to drive up to Estes Park and/or RMNP from the Frontrange, you are better off taking US34 (from the north) or use SH7 from Lyons.
Check the CDOT site for the latest info.
Update 7/17/14: For more road closures check Larimer County Website.
73, Matt/KØMOS
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Hiking and mountain climbing are potentially hazardous activities particularly in Colorado with its extreme elevations. I am not accepting responsibility for any death or injury resulting from activations based on my trip reports. Proper training, experience, and personal capability assessment is required - enjoy!
