Members of the public invited to public meeting about US 85 Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study

WELD COUNTY — On Thursday, January 16, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be holding a public meeting for an upcoming Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) study for the US 85 corridor between I-76 and Nunn.  The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center (203 S. Harrison Avenue) and all members of the public are invited to learn more about the overall project plan and the opportunities for stakeholders to provide input and feedback as the study progresses.

During the meeting, the overall PEL study process will be discussed as well as the timeline for the study. As part of the study, CDOT will work will stakeholders to develop a strategic vision for the US 85 corridor by identifying the safety and operational needs of the corridor. The study will consider both long- and short-term improvements through a collaborative process with stakeholders who live, work, and travel through the corridor.

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