What the future holds

Trucks milling asphalt on Weld County Road 74.

Roads in Weld County's transportation system must be built to safely and efficiently meet today's traffic demand, while also being able to accommodate future traffic demand as well. With the anticipated staring date in the spring or summer of 2027, WCR 54 from WCR 13 to Highway 257 will be expanded from a two-lane paved section to an interim two-lane concrete road. The shoulders on the improved section will vary in width and include both gravel and pavement. 

Where is this happening?

North of Johnstown and Milliken on WCR 54 between WCR 13 and Highway 257.

A map of WCR 54 where work will take place.

The road now

The current alignment of WCR 54, showing two cars sitting on 12-inch asphalt lanes with minimal shoulders.

The current section of road features two 12 foot-asphalt lanes with minimal shoulders. 

After improvements 

 
Two cars on a representation of what the improved portion of Weld County Road 54 will look like. Shoulders of the road are labeled along with 12 foot driving lanes and an 18 foot turning lane.


The future two-lane concrete road, featuring wider shoulders as well as an 18-foot continuous left turn lane in the middle of the road.