News
3/27/2019 - Dirt removal work to take place near Edwards Corner
Eagle County has issued a grading permit for Tract T in Edwards, located on the hillside between Edwards Corner and the Edwards Commercial Park. Work is expected to begin within the next two weeks. Read More
1/14/2019 - Public open house for Edwards Spur Road project scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17
The public is invited to learn more about the Edwards Spur Road Project at an open house meeting this Thursday evening, Jan. 17, at Battle Mountain High School. Community members can drop by any time between 5 and 7 p.m.; a short presentation will be given at 5:30 p.m. Read More
1/10/2019 - County permit software upgrade to result in adjusted hours and system availability
Several Eagle County Departments are preparing for an upgrade to the county’s permit software system and inspection line. County staff will be attending training from Jan. 14 through 18, resulting in adjusted hours and availability. Read More
9/14/2018 - Parking lot maintenance at Freedom Park Sept. 17-19
Areas of the parking lot at the Western Eagle County Metropolitan District Field House and Freedom Park will be closed from Sept. 17 to Sept. 19 for maintenance. Read More
8/09/2018 - Parking lot maintenance at Eagle County Community Center in El Jebel Aug. 13-17
Areas of the parking lot at the Eagle County Community Center located at 0020 Eagle County Road in El Jebel will be closed on Aug. 13, 15 and 17 for maintenance. Read More
4/12/2018 - Open house on I-70 Edwards interchange project set for April 17
Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Transportation will host an open house to present the current status of the Edwards Interchange Upgrade Phase 2 project from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17. Read More
2/20/2018 - Next Edwards Spur Road project leadership team meeting is Feb. 26
The next meeting of the project leadership team for phase II of I-70 interchange upgrades in Edwards will take place at 10 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Eagle County Building at 500 Broadway in Eagle. Read More
11/16/2017 - El Jebel roundabout construction complete
Construction of the El Jebel Road roundabout project is now complete. Final installation of signage is anticipated by the end of November. Read More
5/11/2017 - Ribbon cutting ceremony set for Red Dirt Bridge
Eagle County’s Engineering Department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Red Dirt Bridge at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 15. Read More
4/06/2017 - El Jebel roundabout construction to start
Construction of a new roundabout in El Jebel is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 12. Read More
1/19/2017 - Engineering and Road & Bridge awarded grant for Gypsum Creek Bridge project
The Eagle County Engineering and Road & Bridge departments have been awarded a $137,800 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of the Gypsum Creek Bridge. Read More
9/27/2016 - Edwards Safe Routes to School Project opens Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony
Eagle County community members are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Edwards Safe Routes to School project opening on Friday. Read More
9/21/2016 - Community Development schedules closures and limited office hours for week of Oct. 3
During the full week of Oct. 3 through Oct. 7, some of the Engineering Department staff will attend additional training to begin building our new software database. Read More
9/15/2016 - Public meeting scheduled for Red Dirt Bridge project
A public meeting to discuss the construction status and closures of the Red Dirt Bridge Project will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Read More
8/26/2016 - Ribbon cutting ceremony for Burns, Catamount bridges
Eagle County community members are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for both the Burns and Catamount bridges at 9 a.m. Aug. 29. Read More
8/15/2016 - Intermittent road closures during Red Dirt Bridge construction
Motorists are advised that intermittent closures will be required during some portions of the Red Dirt Bridge replacement project located approximately 15 miles northeast of Dotsero on the Colorado River Road. Read More
8/01/2016 - Upcoming road and river closures for bridge construction
The Burns and Catamount Bridge projects located on the Colorado River Road northeast of Dotsero are nearing completion. Motorists and boaters are advised that crews will be performing operations that will impact both road and river traffic through the end of August. Read More
7/22/2016 - Union Pacific Railroad work on CO 131 requires full-day closure at Bond
Crews from the Union Pacific Railroad will be replacing rail through the crossing on CO 131 at mile point 16.25 through Bond requiring a full road closure from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, July 25. Read More
7/15/2016 - Open house set for July 20 on Red Dirt Bridge replacement
Eagle County’s Engineering Department will host an open house to review the construction schedule for the upcoming replacement of the Red Dirt Bridge from 3 to 6 p.m. July 20 at the county’s Northwest District Road & Bridge Facility. Read More
6/10/2016 - Open house on I-70 Edwards interchange is June 15
Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Transportation will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. June 15 to present the recommended alternative for phase 2 of the Edwards I-70 interchange upgrade project. The meeting will take place at Battle Mountain High School. Read More
2/25/2016 - Focus group meetings planned for Edwards interchange project
Eagle County and the CDOT will host three small group meetings next week on phase II of the I-70 interchange upgrade project in Edwards. Read More
11/05/2015 - Edwards Spur Road design process continues
The third meeting of the project leadership team for phase II of I-70 interchange upgrades in Edwards will take place at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Eagle County Building. Read More
10/05/2015 - County to help fund highway design and cost study in Edwards
The Board of Commissioners has approved a partnership with the Edwards Metropolitan District on a study for improvements along U.S. Highway 6 in Edwards. Read More
8/20/2015 - Edwards interchange open house set for Aug. 27
The Colorado Department of Transportation and Eagle County Government will host a public open house on the planning and design process for phase II of the I-70 interchange upgrade project in Edwards. Read More
6/30/2015 - Edwards Spur Road design process to begin
Eagle County and the Colorado Department of Transportation will kick off the design process for phase II of the I-70 interchange upgrade project in Edwards on July 2. Read More
2/24/2015 - Open house set for Red Dirt Bridge replacement
Eagle County’s Engineering Department will host an open house to review the design, schedule and potential impacts of the upcoming replacement of the Red Dirt Bridge from 4 to 6 p.m. March 5 at the Burns Baptist Church. Read More
11/03/2014 - U.S. Hwy 6 at Dotsero bridge railing repair work underway
The Colorado Department of Transportation has begun a bridge rehabilitation project on U.S. 6 over the Union Pacific Railroad in Dotsero. Read More
10/28/2014 - County surveyor releases land survey plats online
The Eagle County Surveyor’s Office has launched a new web portal allowing online access to land survey plats. Read More
6/26/2014 - Upcoming Freedom Park parking lot closure
The parking lot at Freedom Park in Edwards will be closed for maintenance and construction improvements July 7 through Oct. 2. Read More
5/23/2014 - Construction begins May 27 on US Hwy 6 resurfacing project
The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a highway improvement project on US 6 that begins at the Avon roundabouts and continues approximately 8.5 miles through Edwards. Read More
12/06/2013 - CDOT Fields Online Survey to Help Shape Statewide Transportation Plan
Transportation planners are encouraging local residents to take part in an online survey to rank the importance of regional investment priorities on state highways. Read More
11/21/2013 - Open house set for Thursday on Catamount Bridge replacement
Eagle County’s Engineering Department will host an open house on Nov. 21 to review the design and schedule for the upcoming replacement of the Catamount Bridge. Read More
4/22/2013 - Open house set for Thursday on Burns Bridge replacement
Eagle County will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. April 25 at the Northwest District Road & Bridge Facility on the upcoming replacement of the Burns Bridge. Read More
4/16/2012 - County and school district receive $178,000 for Safe Routes to School
Eagle County and Eagle County Schools have been awarded $178,000 by CDOT’s Safe Routes to School program. Read More
1/01/0001 - !Engineering: Front Page Highlight
The Eagle County Community Development Department will have limited staff between Oct. 3 through Oct. 7 for training. Read More