Weld County Road 77 open for travel – Fort Lupton Press

The second phase of work along Weld County Road 77 is complete and reopened 11 days ahead of schedule, Weld road officials said.

According to a news release dated October 9, the road project ran north of Briggsdale from Weld County Road 100 to Weld County Road 120.

“We know this project caused residents to endure a lengthy detour, and we thank them for their patience,” said Kevin Ross, Weld County Commissioner Chairman. “We’re excited this road is open ahead of schedule and excited to continue to improve WCR 77, which is a crucial transportation route throughout northern Weld County.”

The Weld County Road 77 crew worked on the road structure by installing a new driving surface. To improve the road, they removed existing asphalt, reused a portion, and replaced the rest.

According to officials, rebuilding roads in this manner has been successful. Several roads in the county, including Weld County Road 77 between Highway 14 and Weld County Road 100, were completed last year using the same method.

“We know that this road is heavily used by residents in northern Weld County, and the goal of our work was to improve the road so it could continue to meet demand safely,” said Curtis Hall, Director of the Weld County Department of Public Works.

“We believe these improvements will accomplish that goal, and the fact we were able to beat our deadline speaks to the work ethic of our team and our commitment to deliver the best improvements as quickly as possible.”

According to officials, Weld County Public Works also replaced seven culverts and lowered a hill that was causing sight distance issues at Weld County Road 77, A Bright at Weld County Road 77, 106A north of Weld County 106.

The bridge was constructed with a new bridge deck, guardrails, and a new driving surface. Reconstructing the bridge during its closure would make future repairs easier on Weld County Road 77.

According to officials, $1.7 million was earmarked for this project from the county’s Public Works’ budget. A $200,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs in November 2023 also helped pay for construction.

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