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City Project No. 562001
December 30, 2011
Weld County Department of Public Works
Attn: Wayne Howard, P.E.
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Re: State Highway 66 and Weld County Road 1 Intersection Improvements
Dear Wayne,
As you are aware, the City of Longmont is partnering with the Colorado Department of
Transportation (Region 4) to design and construct improvements at the State Highway 66 and
Weld County Road 1 intersection. Even though this intersection is outside of Longmont's city
limits, Longmont initiated this regional project because we recognize that much of the traffic at
this intersection is generated by Longmont citizens. This is also, however, an intersection that
serves major regional traffic for both Boulder County and Weld County, and we are contacting
both counties at this time to ask for participation and assistance with this project.
The proposed improvements will include minor widening of SH 66 and County Line Road to
accommodate right-turn lanes for the northbound, southbound and eastbound directions as well
as dedicated left-turn lanes for northbound and southbound County Line Road. Acceleration
lanes are proposed for northbound County Line Road to eastbound SH 66 and southbound
County Line Road to westbound SH 66. In addition, the existing span wire traffic signal will be
replaced with a pole/mast arm system that meets current CDOT/City standards.
The proposed intersection improvements will improve the flow of traffic and overall efficiency
of this intersection which will provide a higher level of service to the public. In addition, the
improvements will enhance the safety at this location by separating turning vehicles from the
through movements.
As the design of this project is progressing, the environmental and right-of-way portions of the
project have become more complex than originally anticipated. As a result, the most current cost
estimate for the planned improvements exceeds the construction budget for this project. With
limited funding at our disposal, we may have to scale back the scope of the project to match
available funding.
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Mr.Howard
December 30,2011
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It is my understanding that Weld County is proposing to assist with the right-of-way/easement
acquisition for this project by offering the services of Leon Sievers, Weld County's Right of
Way Agent and possible participation with the land acquisition costs. We are excited to partner
with Weld County on this project and believe that this is an excellent project with the
aforementioned benefits to the public. Any participation Weld County can provide, financial or
otherwise, is greatly appreciated and will ensure that all of the planned improvements can be
constructed.
Longmont is pleased to partner with Weld County on this multi jurisdictional project that will
provide capacity and safety improvements that are mutually beneficial to the all the users of this
intersection. Micah Zogorski, our Project Manager is anticipating the next project meeting
towards the end of January 2012 and we hope at that time, that we can discuss Weld County and
Boulder County participation in this project.
If you have any comments or questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at (303) 651-8307 or
nick.wolfrum@ci.1ongmont.co.us.
Brit gards,
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Engineering Services Manager
Cc: Weld County Commissioners
Longmont Mayor and City Council
Gordon Pedrow,City Manager
Dale Rademacher,Public Works and Natural Resources Director
Tom Street, City of Longmont
Micah Zogorski, City of Longmont
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