Greeley Picks Kraemer for MERGE Project
The city has selected Kraemer North America as construction manager and general contractor for the U.S. 34 safety and traffic project.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Construction
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Greeley selected Kraemer North America as construction manager and general contractor for the MERGE project, a partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation. The project aims to improve safety and traffic flow along U.S. 34 at 35th and 47th avenues.
Why it matters
Bringing the contractor on while plans are still in development gives the project team construction expertise and helps identify possible issues early. The selection also sets up how traffic will be managed and how work will be phased during construction.
The selection covers two key intersections on U.S. 34, at 35th and 47th avenues, with no cost or contract value disclosed in the announcement. Final scope and phasing will be set with CDOT and design consultant RS&H before a construction contract is negotiated.
The players
Kraemer North America
Kraemer North America is a construction firm that serves as the construction manager and general contractor for the MERGE project.
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
The Colorado Department of Transportation is the state agency partnering with Greeley on the MERGE project along U.S. 34.
RS&H
RS&H is the design consultant for the MERGE project.
The details
Kraemer will work with the city, CDOT and RS&H to finalize the project scope and phasing, review costs, and determine how to manage traffic during construction. The city cited Kraemer's experience on similar CDOT transportation projects and its approach to scheduling and phasing.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: Greeley announced the selection of Kraemer North America.
After design is complete: Greeley will negotiate the construction contract with Kraemer.
Construction Method
Greeley's choice follows the construction manager/general contractor model, which brings a builder into the project during design rather than after plans are final. This approach is used on many public transportation projects, where early contractor input can shape phasing and traffic plans before work begins.
Drivers on U.S. 34 at 35th and 47th avenues can expect the project to bring safety and traffic flow changes once construction begins. Greeley and CDOT will set the phasing plan with Kraemer, which will determine how traffic is managed during the work.
The takeaway
Early contractor involvement can help catch construction problems before they become costly delays. Residents who travel the U.S. 34 corridor can follow the MERGE project page for updates on phasing and traffic changes.
What happens next
Greeley will negotiate a construction contract with Kraemer North America once the project design is complete.
Further reading
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More information
Find project details on the MERGE project information page on Speak Up Greeley.
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