Improvements to notorious Red Dirt Hill on U.S. Route 40 set to begin May 12

Improvements to notorious Red Dirt Hill on U.S. Route 40 set to begin May 12

The Colorado Department of Transportation and Grand County government have been in yearslong discussions for the safety improvement project on U.S. Route 40’s Red Dirt Hill. These improvements are scheduled to begin May 12 and end late October. Red Dirt Hill, a 5-mile stretch between Granby and Tabernash, is considered one of the most dangerous roadway sections in Grand County. According to a Facebook post from Grand County government, work will…

US 40 safety improvement project begins May 12 between Granby and Tabernash

May 9, 2025 - Southwestern Colorado - Work includes resurfacing and widening