The Colorado Department of Transportation and APC Southern Construction Company have been awarded the 2006 "Best in Colorado" Asphalt Pavement Quality Award in the Project Delivery award category for the paving of U.S. 24 in Leadville.

The award was presented at the 13th Annual "Best in Colorado" Asphalt Pavement Awards Dinner and Program.

This project consisted of pavement improvements through the city of Leadville consisting of 25,000 tons of hot-mix asphalt. The work exceeded all project goals of minimizing the construction impact to the motorists and the businesses of Leadville. As a result, many letters of commendation were received from local merchants, town officials and county administrators.

Accepting the award on behalf of APC Southern Construction Company were Bill Ellsberry, superintendent, and Rick Pounds, estimator. Also present from CDOT were Clinton Moyer, project engineer and Peter Kozinsky, resident engineer.

"We are very pleased to recognize the Colorado DOT and APC Southern Construction Company for this accomplishment," said Steve Peterson, president of the CAPA Board of Directors.

The Colorado Asphalt Pavement "Best in Colorado" Quality Awards are presented annually to recognize the quality efforts of asphalt producers, contractors and agencies/owners in the state of Colorado. Nominations are judged on overall quality and smoothness. A total number of 60 nominations was received for the 2006 award program. The awards dinner was held in conjunction with the 34th Rocky Mountain Asphalt Conference and Equipment Show at the Holiday Inn - Denver International Airport on Feb. 28.

The award program is sponsored by the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association, which is devoted to the development, improvement and advancement of quality asphalt pavement. CAPA is composed of both producers and users (including government agencies).