| IMPROVING TRAVEL AT MONTEZUMA CREEK |
Just one month ago, the SR-162/SR-262 intersection operated under stop control, requiring drivers to slow, wait, and take turns to proceed. Since the roundabout opened, traffic is moving more efficiently through the area, reducing delays and improving overall operations.
This new configuration is designed to enhance safety and mobility by lowering vehicle speeds, improving visibility, and providing clearer navigation with updated signage and roadway features. These improvements help streamline traffic movements while maintaining consistent flow through the intersection.
Early operations indicate the roundabout is functioning as intended, providing a more efficient and reliable experience for daily travel through the corridor. We thank the public for their patience during construction and the transition to the new traffic pattern.
SR-162/262 | Montezuma Creek Roundabout and Signage | 04/15/26
We are happy to report that several key elements of the project are now finished! Improvements along SR-262 between US-191 and Montezuma Creek are fully complete, and all guardrail installation and roadside signage across the corridor have been finalized. These upgrades enhance both safety and overall driving conditions. We are grateful to our crews for these huge improvements - making SR-262 a safer corridor for everyone.
SR-262 | Guardrail and Bridge Work | 02/26/26
Construction on the project is transitioning into the final phase of paving and finishing operations. On SR-162 between Montezuma Creek and Aneth, major earthwork activities are now complete, and crews are placing the final layers of asphalt pavement. This work is expected to be finished by the end of April.
On SR-162 from just east of Bluff to Montezuma Creek, crews are preparing to begin the final surface layer of asphalt in early May, with completion anticipated toward the end of May or early June, weather permitting. This final lift of pavement will complete the road structure and provide a smoother, more durable driving surface for the traveling public.
In addition to paving, crews will continue working throughout the corridor to complete fencing, guardrails, fiber installation, minor bridge work, signage, additional shouldering, and overall project cleanup. These activities are expected to continue through the paving period and into mid-summer. Drivers should continue to watch for intermittent lane shifts, reduced speeds, and flagging or pilot car operations in active work zones.
SR-162 Paving Operations | Between Montezuma Creek and Aneth | 04/15/26
| TRAFFIC IMPACTS BY SEGMENT |
SR-262 US-191 to Montezuma Creek (Complete)
All paving, guardrail installation, and roadside signage work are complete on this segment. No further construction delays are anticipated.
SR-162 Bluff to Montezuma Creek (Paving in Progress)
Final paving operations are scheduled to begin in early May.
- Work will progress throughout the corridor, with completion anticipated early May.
- Drivers should plan for occasional delays as work progresses.
SR-162 Montezuma Creek to Aneth (Use Caution)
- Reconstruction earthwork is now complete.
- Final asphalt paving expected to be completed by the end of April.
- Use caution in active work zones and be prepared for flagging or pilot cars.
SR-162 Aneth to Colorado Border (Minimal Impact)
Occasional shoulder operations will occur as needed. No delays are anticipated on this segment.
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