HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260239 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISIONERS
WEI4 (970) 400-4200
1150 0 St., P.O. Box 758
COUNTY, CO Greeley, CO 80632
January 23, 2026
The Honorable Secretary Duffy
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
RE:Support for Windsor SH392 Regional Safety & Economic Corridor Project
Dear Secretary Duffy,
The Weld County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to express our support for the
Town of Windsor's BUILD grant application for the Windsor SH 392 Regional Safety &
Economic Corridor Project. As one ofithe fastest-growing counties in the nation, Weld
County relies on a robust and reliable transportation network to sustain our position as a
leader in Colorado's energy and agricultural production.
The core of this project is the replacement of the Poudre River Bridge, a structurally
deficient asset built in 1968.Now 58 years old,this bridge has outlived its design life and has
become a primary bottleneck for our regional commerce.For Weld County,this isn't just a
local crossing; it is a critical link that ensures our producers can get goods to market and
our workforce can travel safely between the industrial hubs of Greeley,Windsor,and the I-
25 corridor.
Modernizing this corridor with FHWA's Proven Safety Countermeasures and expanded
roadway capacity is essential for our regional economic competitiveness. This project
removes a significant structural risk to our supply chains while supporting the uninterrupted
flow of private sector activity. By addressing this failing asset now,we are making a fiscally
responsible investment that prevents far more costly emergency repairs or closures in the
future.
We strongly endorse this project as a vital component of the State of Good Repair for our
region's infrastructure. We are proud to partner with the Town of Windsor to ensure that
Northern Colorado remains a safe and productive environment for the American families
and businesses that call our county home.
Sincerely,
Scott K. James
Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
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