This summer’s construction on part of Swan Mountain Road, expected to close it for about 14 weeks, will begin April 13, according to a county news release.

Summit County reconstructed about half of the road last summer and is doing the same to the remaining stretch this year. This construction will close the road between the road’s intersection with Colorado Highway 9 near Farmer’s Korner and Sapphire Point.

The road will be completely closed throughout the construction, unlike last year when the stretch from Summit Cove to Sapphire Point had intermittent closures. The Summit Board of County Commissioners decided to go with a full closure this year to shorten the total construction time from approximately 18 weeks to around 14 weeks.

The construction will include a full-depth replacement, full-width culvert installations, drainage improvement, slope stabilization, some road widening, guardrail replacement and striping of the road.

Reconstruction will not change the bike lane situation on this stretch of road, where those cycling uphill have a lane but those cycling downhill share the car lane, according to Adrienne Saia Isaac, the Summit County government communications director.

During construction, the stretch of road will be closed to all users, including cyclists. Those looking to recreate at the Windy Point, Lowry or Prospector campground or at Sapphire Point will be able to reach them from the north end of Swan Mountain Road where it intersects with U.S. Highway 6.