HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260038 Resolution
Approve Regulating, Warning, and Guiding Traffic During Temporary Closure of
Hemlock Avenue, Between East 18th Street and East 24th Street, for Approximately
Three (3) Months, for Bridge Replacement
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
Whereas, pursuant to C.R.S. §42-4-106(6)(a), "...local authorities, with their respective
jurisdiction may,for the purpose of road construction and maintenance, temporarily close
to through traffic or to all vehicular traffic any highway or portion thereof for a period not
to exceed a specified number of work days for project completion and shall, in conjunction
with any such road closure establish appropriate detours or provide for an alternative
routing of the traffic affected...", and
Whereas, pursuant to said Statute and upon the basis of traffic and personnel
investigations, the Board has determined that conditions exist which make it necessary
to temporarily close Hemlock Avenue between East 18th Street and East 24th Street, to
through traffic and to regulate, warn and guide vehicular traffic by posting signs thereon,
with said closure being effective January 20, 2026, for approximately three (3) months for
a bridge replacement.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, deems it necessary to regulate, warn, and guide vehicular traffic on County
Roads and any intersections thereof, and it hereby authorizes and orders the posting of
such traffic control devices as shall be reasonably necessary to regulate, warn, and/or
guide traffic thereon for the safety of the general public and that said traffic control devices
shall conform to the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
Be it further resolved that the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, does declare and establish that Hemlock Avenue between East 18th Street
and East 24th Street, be temporarily closed, with said closure being effective January 20,
2026, for approximately three (3) months for a bridge replacement, and further, that
standard official traffic control devices shall be erected at said closure giving notice of the
restrictions.
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Temporary Closure- Hemlock Avenue
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The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 12th day of January, A.D., 2026:
Scott K. James, Chair: Aye ,r•*��-•,r
Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tern: Aye I. ! f,!s
Perry L. Buck: Aye ♦ ,tf 116
Lynette Peppier: Aye too
Kevin D. Ross: Aye ,
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Approved as to Form: ♦ o e
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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Weld County Public Works
ALVELR (970) 400-3750
1 1 1 1 H Street
COUNTY, CO PO Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
January 7, 2026
To: Board of County Commissioners
Re: BOCC Agenda Item
Weld County Public Works is requesting permission to close Hemlock Avenue
between E. 18th Street and E. 24th Street from 1/20/2026 through 4/15/2026 for
bridge replacement.
See attached closure diagram.
Sincerely,
Amy Mutchie,
Permitting Coordinator
Public Works Department
2026-0038
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1 ROAD CLOSURE DESCRIPTION
I :1 = HEMLOCK AVE between E 18TH ST and E 24TH ST
I ii'0 Closed 112012026 thru 411512026
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1 u NOTICE TO PUBLIC
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Road Signs and Barricaded
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i FERN AVE between E 24TH ST and E 18TH ST 1 mile gravel
i E 1 8TH ST between FERN AVE and HEMLOCK AVE 1 mile paved
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.N • IIIi Bridge is,3 mile south of E 18TH ST on HEMLOCK AVE
I 1 Prepared by:Ryan Aragon
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