The Loveland Reporter-Herald reports that U.S. 34 between Drake and Estes Park will be closed for 12 days each in February and March so that SEMA Construction crews can replace two poor-rated steel truss bridges in the Canyon.

Drivers should use CO 66 through Lyons to CO 36 to reach Estes Park during the closures, Feb. 1-12 and March 1-12, said Mindy Crane, Department of Transportation spokeswoman.

Because of the scope of the project — removing and replacing the old bridges — work cannot be done on half the road at a time. Crews will have to close the entire road in both directions, said Crane.

The historic bridges, part of the original highway built in 1937, will be re-used, possibly on trails.

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