August 12, 2013 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - NORTHWEST COLORADO – In August 2007, the safety of bridges on our nation’s highway system came into the spotlight following the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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August News Items
August 13, 2013 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - MANITOU SPRINGS – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has closed about ½ mile of U.S. 24 Business (Manitou Avenue), at the west end of town, after flooding damaged and weakened segments of the roadway, making it unsafe for travel (see picture).
August 13, 2013 - TRANSPORTATION MATTERS - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - PUEBLO – In August 2007, the safety of bridges on our nation’s highway system came into the spotlight following the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis, MN.
August 14, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Southwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 5 - Mon, Tues, expect up to 1-hour closures on SH 145 and San Miguel CR 63L; then just single-lane, alternating traffic on SH 145 through August.
August 15, 2013 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - EL PASO COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is establishing new protocols to help enhance safety for the traveling public on Ute Pass when flooding is likely or imminent.
August 15, 2013 - Traffic Safety - Impaired Driving Enforcement Begins Tomorrow.
August 15, 2013 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - DENVER — Colorado’s largest in-person spectator event – the USA Pro Challenge (USAPC) – begins in Aspen on Monday, August 19.
August 15, 2013 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for improvements to Interstate 25 through Pueblo Thursday, August 15th.
August 15, 2013 - Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 - DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Environmental Assessment (EA) for the U.S. 287 at Lamar Reliever Route Thursday, August 15th.
August 16, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Southwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 5 - SAN MIGUEL COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation continues to clear mud and make repairs on a section of SH 145 between Telluride and Placerville.
August 19, 2013 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - ASPEN — The USA Pro Challenge (USAPC) gets underway today with the Aspen/Snowmass Circuit.
August 20,2013 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - ASPEN — The USA Pro Challenge (USAPC) takes the riders from Aspen to Breckenridge today, impacting four state highways en route.
August 20, 2013 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - Glenwood Springs City Council favors simple ped bridge design that complements surrounding environment.
August 20, 2013 - Central Eastern Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - Three-Month Project Requires Lane Reductions on I-25 in Douglas County.
August 21, 2013 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - BRECKENRIDGE — Riders in the USA Pro Challenge (USAPC) will be traveling from Breckenridge to Steamboat Springs today, impacting two state roadways along the 106-mile route.
August 21, 2013 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY - Southwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 5 - 20-min traffic stops on SH 145 and San Miguel CR 63L this week; single-lane, alternating traffic on only SH 145 through next week, early Sept. possible.
August 21, 2013 - Statewide Transportation Plan - Governor John Hickenlooper has announced another appointment to the State Transportation Commission—former state legislator, Bill Thiebaut.
August 22, 2013 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The USA Pro Challenge (USAPC) heads south to the Eagle Valley today as the cyclists race more than 102 miles from Steamboat Springs to Beaver Creek.
August 23, 2013 - Northwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 3 - VAIL — Cyclists will be racing the clock for 10 miles up Vail Pass as part of the USA Pro Challenge (USAPC) time trial today.
August 22, 2013 - PROJECT UPDATE - Southwestern Colorado/CDOT Region 5 - TELLURIDE – During the week of August 25, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor Williams Construction will shift traffic from the current temporary roundabout onto the newly completed permanent roundabout on State Highway (SH) 145 near Telluride.
