Contractor chosen for roundabout project
Published on December 02, 2024
An intersection south of Dacono and east of Erie is set to be transformed into a roundabout next year. Last Wednesday, the Weld County Board of Commissioners awarded the project, which will take place at the intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 6 and WCR 13, to WW Clyde for an amount not to exceed $13,227,366. Construction is anticipated to start Jan. 9, 2025, and be complete by Aug. 19, 2025.
A capital improvement project outlined by the Weld County Department of Public Works, the roundabout aims to increase safety and efficiency at the intersection, which sees approximately 7,340 vehicles pass through it daily, with the majority of accidents experienced being broadside collisions. Roundabouts reduce the likelihood of injuries and fatalities by approximately 80% compared to a two-way stop and by 40% compared to a stoplight, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
“For the past several years, we’ve constructed more roundabouts to increase safety and efficiency at various intersections throughout the county, and we’re pleased with the results,” said Kevin Ross, Weld County Commissioner Chair. “We expect a similar positive impact from this roundabout not only now but years from now as Weld County continues to grow.”
Public Works and WW Clyde — formerly IHC Scott — have worked successfully on other county roundabouts. Roundabouts at the intersection of WCR 54 and WCR 17 as well as 35th Ave. and O St., completed in 2020 and 2022 respectively, each received awards from the Colorado/Wyoming Chapter of the American Concrete Pavement Association, being named top county road projects in part for excellence in design and efficiency. WW Clyde also completed the roundabout at WCR 74 and WCR 33 on Feb. 8, 2024, 13 days ahead of schedule, after taking over the project from Lawson Construction in October of 2023.
Similar to other county roundabouts, this one will be built for urban and rural traffic, meaning the lanes will be wide enough to accommodate large agricultural equipment and semitrucks. The lanes will also be made of concrete, a feature that helps ensure a longer lifecycle — the goal is 30 years — before major repairs are needed.
While the majority of the money for this project will come from Public Works’ budget, it also has state support. In June, the Weld County Board of Commissioners accepted a $1 million grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs to go toward construction costs.