Capital & Road Maintenance Projects

After several years of planning, work will finally be conducted to improve Spruce Creek Road. As one of the major routes to one of the most popular trailheads in Summit County, Spruce Creek Road is a steep winding road that has struggled with maintenance over the years.  The project will involve addressing drainage, some regrading and paving from Highway 9 to the intersection at Gold Nugget.  

Columbine Hills has been awarded the contract and is expected to begin work June 9, 2025, depending on weather conditions. The project will take approximately 3 1/2-4 weeks. During this time Spruce Creek Road will be completely CLOSED. In addition, Crown Drive will be closed at the top and bottom to local traffic only. Residents (including short-term rentals) in this area will be allowed through to access homes. Residents on the construction portion of Spruce Creek Road, Louise Placer and Miners Court will access their homes via Gold Nugget.  While work is expected to end prior to the 4th of July holiday, plans are in place to open the roads for the holiday (July 3-7).

During construction, it is acknowledged there will be dust, noise and equipment in the area. Residents are asked to be patient and to drive slowly. In addition, a Blue River local permit will be issued to all affected residents to be displayed on car dashboards to assist construction crews with identifying vehicles traveling through. These local passes will be emailed to owners in the area.  

Anyone looking to access Mohawk Lakes during construction time is encouraged to explore one of the many other beautiful hikes Summit County has to offer.  If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Town Manager Michelle Eddy at michelle@townofblueriver.org.