Elam Construction - Highway Division Projects

SH 13 – South of Meeker

Reconstructs five miles of SH 13 in asphalt, adds eight-foot shoulders and climbing and passing lanes. The improvements will enhance recreational bicycling in this area. This is the first phase of a larger project to improve SH 13 between Rifle and Meeker. (7 Pictures)

US 550 – Molas Pass

This project will resurface a ten-mile section of US 550 from Silverton south to the top of Molas Pass. Work involves pavement leveling and an asphalt overlay; it will also include resurfacing at the Molas Pass rest area and paving the entrance to the visitor center in Silverton. It is anticipated the project will be completed on August 20, 2010.

 

US 160 - Shaw Creek East

Resurfacing of a 3.3-mile section of US 160 west of Del Norte. The project was finished ahead of schedule and received CDOT’s highest ever smoothness rating for a resurfacing operation under the HRI (Halfcar Roughness Index) specification.

Grand Junction Regional Airport – Runway Leveling and Overlay

Runway rehabilitation—milling and resurfacing of the 10,500 foot main runway. The goal of the project was to improve the runway surface and ensure its viability until it is relocated in 10 years. The project also included seal coating the crosswind runway, taxiway, and aprons. The seal coating covered 380,000 square yards.