Re-opening ceremony of CO Hwy 7 to vehicles (not cyclists). Ceremony will have speakers about this project and other construction. MUST Register.
==The project is expected to end November 2022.
==Public can do a bike or van tour after the ceremony May 26
==Road opens to vehicles May 30 Monday, Memorial Day.
Broadway/US36 Multimodal Improvement.
The project will include building a multimodal pathway, along the southern edge of Broadway, connecting CO-7/5th Ave in Lyons on the western end of downtown Lyons to the St Vrain trail network and Black Bear Hole at the eastern edge of town.
See the DESIGN and more.
Attend the first (virtual) meeting open to the public. 3/31/22
Save the hassle of fighting traffic, snowy icy roads, and polluting our mountains; sit back in ease and take these public transportation rides
==SNOWSTANG express bus to =Loveland =Steamb = Arapahoe Basin
Roundtrip $25/40.
==AMTRAK express train to Winter Park on weekends – one way fare starts at $29
CDOT informational article
==VIDEO series on how to drive in winter
==TRACTION LAW details
==LINKS to –checking road conditions –travel alerts — lane closures — social media
CDOT is teaming up with Uber to provide $10,000 in ride credits as part of a promotion to reduce impaired driving in the state. (During the Thanksgiving holiday period, 11 people were killed on CO roads – the largest number since 2008.)
== Read more facts, and how to get the credit.
== HEAT IS ON Campaign
CO Highway 7 NEWS
==road will be open Dec 23 to January 3
==read about the progress/ accomplishments
==about the goals
==this is the last 2013 Flood project
==Kiewit donated to LEAF Christmas food and gifts
==link to update info
==photographs of road construction
The Colorado Depart of Transportation launched a new, easy-to-use COtrip.org website and APP on Sept 29 that features a new 511 map that will allow drivers to safely navigate Colorado roads. (formerly COtrip.org) Plan your route ahead of time, and avoid closures or adverse road conditions.
(1) study done on Hwy 36 road curve where tanker spill happened (2) accident on Hwy 36 (3) update on fiber cable being laid along Hwy 36 between Lyons and Estes Park.
Reports on the tanker rollover accident by Lyons Town Administrator 4/30 and 5/3. Plus photos of the site 5/4/21
Construction by CDOT on Highway 36 between Estes Park and Lyons has the majority of the project completed. Minor items and delays expected thru spring. (Photos on page)
