In-house asphalt testing planned for 2026 aims to save time, reduce costs, and improve road quality across Northern Colorado
WELD COUNTY — A key piece of Weld County’s road-building infrastructure is set for a significant upgrade in 2026, with an expansion of the county’s soils lab designed to improve efficiency and extend in-house testing to asphalt.
County commissioners last week approved a contract with Swift Builders LLC for just over $369,000 to expand the Department of Public Works soils lab from about 500 square feet to roughly 1,850 square feet. The additional space will allow the county to install specialized equipment and conduct asphalt testing internally for the first time…