WINDSOR MATTERS
ROAD WORK AHEAD
State Hwy. 257 & Eastman Park Dr. Intersection and Roadway Improvements Major Intersection Project Begins Mid-May
The Town of Windsor is starting a significant roadwork project along State Hwy. 257 and Eastman Park Dr. that is anticipated to have major traffic impacts. Work starts mid-May and will be completed in early 2024.
The State Hwy. 257 and Eastman Park Dr. project is intended to widen the intersection significantly to improve safety and functionality. The town is coordinating this project with the Colorado Department of Transportation, and several other entities. During the intersection project, road patterns will undergo significant changes and throughout the duration of this project commuters are encouraged to consider alternative routes to avoid State Hwy. 257 from Walnut St. to Crossroads Blvd. and to avoid Eastman Park Dr. from Water Valley Pkwy./Cornerstone Dr. to State Hwy. 257.
On top of major traffic impacts, there will be times in which residents will have temporary business access detours. However, the majority of this project will take place during the summer months while school is not in session to lessen impacts to traffic. Due to the nature of this project, there can be many factors that are yet to be predicted and out of the town’s control – such as supply chain issues, availability of entities such as the utility companies and the railroad, weather and contractor delays.
During the town’s intersection work, CDOT will also be working on another State Hwy. 257 project, resurfacing
ANTICIPATED IMPACTS
• A brief closure of Eastman Park Dr. between Automation Dr. and State Hwy. 257.
• A summer closure of Eastman Park Dr. between Cornerstone Dr./Water Valley Pkwy. and State Hwy. 257.
• Temporary roads and shifting traffic patterns.
• Temporary traffic signals and altered timing.
• Railroad improvements during intersection construction.
• Temporary changes to the Poudre Express route.
ANTICIPATED IMPROVEMENTS
• Improved safety and functionality.
• Intersection widened and islands moved further apart to give trucks more room to turn.
• Improved signal coordination and timing.
• New concrete sidewalks with ADA ramps.
• Designated bike lanes on Eastman Park Dr.
• Median from the Eastman Park Dr. & Water Valley Pkwy./Cornerstone Dr. roundabout to State Hwy. 257.
• Improved connectivity of the Eastman Park Dr. Trail and the Kodak Trail.
THE OFFICIAL TOWN OF WINDSOR NEWSLETTER
MAY 2023
ANNUAL SAFE Visit the project page to get the latest construction impacts and updates at windsorgov.com/257Eastman. Wednesday, June 28 6-8 p.m. | Windsor High School Parking Lot NEW LOCATION! Join the Windsor Police Department & Windsor Optimist Club for this family-friendly free event. There will be helmet safety checks, helmet giveaways*, a bike safety cone course, bike safety inspections, and more. *Helmets available while supplies last. windsorPD.com/CommunityEvents areas south of Walnut St. The Town of Windsor is committed to providing the most accurate information as it becomes available.
Transportation Improvement Projects
THROUGH EARLY 2024
State Hwy. 257 & Eastman Park Spring 2023 - Early 2024
Windsor is working with the Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT), Great Western Railroad, and utility companies such as Xcel and Comcast, to widen the east side of the intersection. This will improve traffic capacity, turning movements for large semi-truck traffic, and pedestrian safety. Improvements include signage and restriping, mill and overlay, expanding the intersection in the northeast/southeast/ southwest quadrants, reconstruction of concrete medians, curb and gutter improvements, railroad gate modifications, traffic signal equipment upgrades, and improved bike lanes and sidewalks. CDOT is also working to repair several lengths along State Hwy. 257.
Railroad Crossing Improvements
Late 2023 - Early 2024
CDOT awarded grant money to improve the railroad crossing at Weld County Rd. 17 & Weld County. Rd. 60. The grant covers the asphalt approach, concrete at the crossing, guardrails, entrance gates, crossbucks, flashers and rail improvements. Windsor will add gates, medians, signage and pavement markings. During this project, residents near the intersection can expect to hear train horns.
Public Infrastructure - Windsor North Campus
TBD
Anticipated Weld County Rd. 15 and Weld County Rd. 70 improvements include road widening, drainage and utility improvements to support Windsor’s future Police Station and Windsor Middle School sites. The project is located north of the town's existing Public Services Campus.
Street Maintenance - Asphalt Overlays
Summer 2023
This aspect of the Annual Street Maintenance Program focuses on milling and overlaying existing public streets throughout town.
Street Maintenance - Asphalt Sealcoating & Crack Sealing, Concrete Replacement Year-long
This aspect of the Annual Street Maintenance Program focuses on asphalt sealcoating, asphalt crack sealing and miscellaneous concrete replacements in public rights-of-way throughout Windsor.
Traffic Signal Installation
Late 2023 - Early 2024
Install traffic signal and curb ramp improvements at the intersection of Hollister Lake Rd. and Sundance Dr.
THE LIFE CYCLE
OF
A
Road
Roads are a lot like houses. Maintain them over time, they last longer and repairs cost less than if you let needed repairs go untouched.
Over time deterioration starts to happen. If the Town of Windsor ignored these issues, it could lead to increased costs, travel time and also hinder roadway safety.
Whether it’s filling potholes, sealing cracks, overlaying asphalt, or restriping lines, staff constantly assess roads for improvements.
Maintaining over 263 center lane miles takes a lot of work and requires patience and careful driving from commuters and residents alike. Thank you, Windsor residents, for driving safe and following posted speed limits in work zones, protecting our staff in the process.
Road Replacement
Crack Seal
Used to fill in gaps and cracks in a road. This type of preventative maintenance can be repeated as needed.
When a road has met the end of its useful life—meaning other repairs are no longer an option—the road must be replaced.
This is costly work that involves everything from utility infrastructure and subgrade to concrete and asphalt.
Asphalt Overlay
In this process, the top few inches of the road are replaced with new asphalt. Aside from total road replacement, this repair is among the most impactful to traffic, but is also more cost effective.
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Roadway Seal
Covers the street with a thin layer of oil and rocks to seal small cracks and exposed rock within the pavement.
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Curb & Gutter Repair
Curbs and gutters along the side of a road help guide rain and snow melt off the road. These are often repaired if they become a hazard or do not drain water away from the road properly.
Pothole Repair
If left untreated, a pothole will get larger which could accelerate the deterioration of the road around it.
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Lane Stripes
Weather and age can impact how often a road needs to be striped. Because stripes guide traffic patterns, they are vital to roadway safety.
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