Live webinar Aug. 13 to discuss CO 119 Safety, Mobility and Bikeway Project updates
News Release
Boulder County - The Colorado Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation District, Boulder County and the cities of Boulder and Longmont are implementing safety and mobility improvements along CO 119 (also known as the Diagonal Highway) that will make traveling through the corridor safer for all modes, as well as faster and more reliable for public transit.
A live webinar is taking place on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for the community to get an update on the project, provide input and ask questions. The public can visit the project website to register for the webinar.
Topics for the webinar include:
- Project overview
- Bikeway overpass at 63rd Avenue
- Bikeway changes at Fourmile Canyon Creek
- Planned Bus Rapid Transit services and other transit updates
- Construction impacts
Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions during the live question and answer session at the end of the presentation. The webinar will be recorded and put on the website for those who can't attend live.
“The project will begin construction on the improvements along CO 119 later this year,” said CDOT Regional Transportation Director Heather Paddock. “We want to make sure that the community is aware of the improvements and the temporary impacts so that travel remains safe for all users during construction.”
For more information, email [email protected] or visit the CO 119 Safety, Mobility & Bikeway project website.
To stay informed, the public can sign up for the various distribution lists linked below.
About the project
The CO 119 Safety, Mobility and Bikeway Project is constructing improvements to make traveling through the corridor safer for all and transit travel faster and more reliable. The project is designed to integrate with other active multimodal projects on the corridor to ensure everyone can safely and reliably travel throughout the corridor. Funding has been secured for implementation of the project, which is expected to begin construction in fall 2024.
Know Before You Go
Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts, anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions before hitting the road. CDOT and other resources include:
- Road conditions and travel information website: COtrip.org
- Chain and traction law information: codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/tractionlaw
- Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COnewsalerts
- See scheduled lane closures: bit.ly/laneclosures
- Connect with @ColoradoDOT on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
- Weather forecasts: www.weather.gov
- Check avalanche conditions at CAIC: www.avalanche.state.co.us
Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone
The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.
- Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
- Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
- Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
- Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
- Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
- Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
- Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
- Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
- Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
- Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
- Be patient!
Download the COtrip App!
The new free COtrip Planner mobile app was designed to meet the growing trend of information on mobile and tablet devices for the traveling public. The COtrip Planner app provides statewide, real-time traffic information, and works on mobile devices that operate on the iOS and Android platforms. Visit the Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Apple Store (iOS devices) to download!
