― Project Scope Announcement & Periodic Project Updates 

Del Norte Revitalization Project has begun in downtown Del Norte

Rio Grande County— The Town of Del Norte and Colorado Department of Transportation along with contracting partner, RMS Utilities, Inc. will begin a Main Street Revitalization project on July 8, immediately following the July 4th holiday weekend. Construction will include new curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, pedestrian street lights, crosswalks, pavement markings, signage, drainage improvements, water service lines and fire hydrants alongside US Highway 160 (Grand Avenue) in the Town of Del Norte from Alder Street east to Cherry Street. The project is expected to be completed by January of 2025.

Travel Impacts

  • Working hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Crews will begin working on one block at a time.
  • Motorists will encounter partial lane and shoulder closures throughout the project work zone and in the intersections.
  • Vehicles, bikes and pedestrians should expect some travel impacts throughout the construction of this project. Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures.
  • Access to business will be maintained, but may be temporarily altered.
  • Motorists are urged to watch for construction personnel and equipment in the work zone.

Project Benefits

The project is part of CDOT’s Revitalizing Main Streets grant program that enhances transportation safety and strengthens the connection of people to main streets and central economic hubs.

“We are pleased to be the recipient of this grant program,” said Mayor Shelly Burnett “The project in downtown Del Norte will encourage physical activity and enhance our local economy through several improvements to the town’s infrastructure.”

  1. New Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalks, curb ramps and crosswalks will make pedestrian crossings accessible to people with disabilities, required by federal law
  2. Improvements along the corridor will provide safer access and mobility for residents and visitors
  3. New lighting allows better visibility for locals, businesses, and travelers
  4. Colored concrete to add esthetics for Del Norte’s  business district

Project Contact Information

For additional information about this project, contact the project team.

Town of Del Norte Office:  719-657-2708

Latest Construction Updates from the Contractor

The sidewalks are closed for safety reasons, so please do not cross construction zone areas.  And do not etch or engrave your ART WORK in the wet concrete, we do not want to have to redo the sidewalks.  Thank you

 

Downtown Revitalization Project Update

Construction Progress Updates of June 12, 2025

Alder to Cedar

Asphalt is complete

Cedar to Pine

Asphalt and concrete complete

Pine to Colombia

Asphalt is set up for Friday 6/13

Handicap ramps will do this week

Colombia to Spruce

Asphalt will be done on Monday or Tuesday

Sidewalks finished

Concrete should be finished end of the week/beginning next week

Spruce to Oak Street

Sub grade is completed

Curb and gutter forming scheduled

Intersection at Spruce will be closed and demoed after pacing on Friday

Oak to Cherry Street

Demo to start next week

Safe Driving along Construction Work Zone

The sidewalks are closed for safety reasons, so please do not cross construction zone areas.  And do not etch or engrave your ART WORK in the wet concrete, we do not want to have to redo the sidewalks.  Thank you

 

Construction Progress Updates of May 21, 2025

Alder to Cedar

Asphalt is complete

Cedar to Pine

Asphalt and concrete complete

Pine to Colombia

Curb and gutters poured

Sidewalk is in progress

Conduit and light fixtures installed

Colombia to Spruce

Demo is complete

Conduit in progress

 

Schedule

Pine to Columbia

Asphalt scheduled

Addressing manhole on the intersection of Pine and Hwy 160

Columbia to Spruce

Concrete for Light poles will be poured

Prep and prepare grade for sidewalk

DUE TO THE MEMORIAL HOLIDAY WORK WILL CEASE AT NOON ON FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025 AND WILL NOT START UP AGAIN UNTIL TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025

Downtown Revitalization Project Update April 30, 2025

Downtown Revitalization Project Update

 The sidewalks are closed for safety reasons, so please do not cross construction zone areas.  And do not etch or engrave your ART WORK in the wet concrete, we do not want to have to redo the sidewalks. Thank you

 Construction Progress Update as of April 30, 2025

Alder to Cedar

Paving today and tomorrow

Cedar to Pine

Poured curb yesterday

Forming sidewalk and preparing to pour concrete

 Pine to Columbia

Demolition

Scheduled work

Alder to Cedar

Colored concrete next week

Light poles next week

Cedar to Pine

Pour sidewalk Thursday or Friday

Pine to Columbia

Next week will prep subgrade and install conduit and light poles

Downtown Revitalization Project Update March 1, 2025

Rio Grande County— Town of Del Norte and contract partner RMS Utilities, Inc. will begin a spring start up of the Grand Avenue Revitalization Project between the week of March 17, 2025 and March 31, 2025, depending on weather. Construction will start on the South- side of Grand Avenue at Alder Street east to Cherry Street.

The project began construction in July 2024 and started on the North-side of Grand Avenue and it included new curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, pedestrian street lights, crosswalks, pavement markings, signage, drainage improvements, water service lines and fire hydrants alongside US Highway 160 (Grand Avenue) in the Town of Del Norte from Alder Street east to Cherry Street.

 

 Please remember the sidewalks are closed for a reason, your safety, so please do not cross construction zone areas.  And do not etch or engrave your ART WORK in the wet concrete, we do not want to have to redo the sidewalks. Thank you

Downtown Revitalization Project Update 12/09/2024

Rio Grande County— Town of Del Norte and contract partner RMS Utilities, Inc. will begin a winter shutdown of the Grand Avenue Revitalization Project on Friday, December 13th. The project began construction in July and will include new curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, pedestrian street lights, crosswalks, pavement markings, signage, drainage improvements, water service lines and fire hydrants alongside US Highway 160 (Grand Avenue) in the Town of Del Norte from Alder Street east to Cherry Street.

Work Completed

During the 2024 construction season crews completed work on the north side of Grand Avenue. Curb and gutter, sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, pedestrian street lights, crosswalks, pavement markings, signage, drainage improvements, water service lines and fire hydrants have been completed.

When work begins in the Spring of 2025, crews will start work on the south side of Grand Avenue.

Project Benefits

The project is part of CDOT’s Revitalizing Main Streets grant program that enhances transportation safety and strengthens the connection of people to main streets and central economic hubs.

“We are pleased to be the recipient of this grant program,” said Mayor Shelly Burnett “The project in downtown Del Norte will encourage physical activity and enhance our local economy through several improvements to the town’s infrastructure.”

  1. New Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalks, curb ramps and crosswalks will make pedestrian crossings accessible to people with disabilities, required by federal law
  2. Improvements along the corridor will provide safer access and mobility for residents and visitors
  3. New lighting allows better visibility for locals, businesses, and travelers
  4. Colored concrete to add esthetics for Del Norte’s  business district

Travel Impacts

During the winter shutdown, motorists will not encounter any construction-related traffic control or delays. When work resumes in the spring motorists should plan for partial lane and shoulder closures.

The project has an anticipated start date of April 2025.

Project Contact Information

For additional information about this project, contact the project team.

Downtown Revitalization Project Update 10/28/2024

 The sidewalks are closed for a reason, your safety, so please do not cross construction zone areas.  And do not etch or engrave your ART WORK in the wet concrete, we do not want to have to redo the sidewalks. Thank you

 Construction Progress Update

Cherry to Oak – Install Lights
Oak to Spruce –Install lights
Spruce to Columbia Avenue –Install lights
Columbia to Pine –Install lights

Pine to Cedar    November 1- November 14
Pour concrete
Prep Asphalt
Install lights

Cedar to Alder   November 1- November 26th
Demo
Install conduit
Light pole bases
Pour concrete
Prep Asphalt
Pave Asphalt
Install lights

Winter Shut-down week of November 25th

Downtown Revitalization Project Update 09/17/2024

 The sidewalks are closed for a reason, your safety, so please do not cross construction zone areas.  And do not etch or engrave your ART WORK in the wet concrete, we do not want to have to redo the sidewalks. Thank you

 Construction Progress Update

Cherry to Oak

  1.  Install Signage
  2.  Install Lights

Oak to Spruce

  1. Pour colored concrete
  2. Prep Asphalt
  3. Pave Asphalt
  4. Install lights

 Spruce to Columbia Avenue

  1. Pour curb and gutter
  2. Pour sidewalk
  3. Pour colored concrete
  4. Pave Asphalt

 Columbia to Pine- Week of September 25th

  1. Demo existing sidewalks
  2. Water Service installation
  3. Electrical conduit

Downtown Revitalization Project Update 08/20/2024

 Construction Progress Update

Cherry to Oak

  1. Pouring concrete
  2. Valley pan today
  3. Light pole bases are complete

iii. Handicap ramps today

  1. Removal of Asphalt along 160

Oak to Spruce

  1. Conduit has been placed
  2. Demo and excavation complete

iii. Prepping light pole bases

  1. Will pour concrete next week

2-week outlook

  1. Cherry to Oak complete
  2. Oak to Spruce concrete complete

iii. Demo and excavation of Spruce to Columbia Avenue