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PHONE (970) 356-4000, EXT.4200
FAX: (970) 0758
P.O.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
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COLORADO
October 7, 1998
Jeff and Stephanie Bunker
40792 WCR 70
Briggsdale, CO 80611
Concerned Citizens on
WCR 68 between WCR 63.5 and WCR 83
This letter is in response to your concern regarding WCR 68 between WCR 63.5 and WCR 83.
The Public Works Department is aware of the problems with this road and is planning action to
improve conditions on this segment of roadway. A traffic count was taken recently which shows
average daily traffic of approximately 137 vehicles.
The Department plans to rework this roadway starting in early October. They intend to add a
cohesive binder to the subgrade and regravel the road with crushed rock. We believe this
procedure will improve the condition of the roadway for the traveling public.
If you have questions or need additional information, please call Frank B. Hempen, Jr., Dave
Becker, or Scott Schreiber at (970) 356-4000, Extension 3750.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Mr. Scott Schreiber
Supervisor
P.O. 758
Greeley,CO 80632
Dear Scott:
We, those signed hereunder, are writing to express grave concern regarding the condition of Weld County
Road 68. The conditions and maintenance of this county road are dangerous and compromising to our
health and well being.
Weld County Road 68 extending from the pavement to WCR 83 has several unacceptable ambient factors.
There are numerous areas where very large pot or sink holes exist. These large holes can and have
caused auto and tire damage. The sides of the road are notably soft and do not adequately support the
weight of some vehicles. This is extremely dangerous when encountering on-coining traffic--most notably,
semi tractor rigs transporting agricultural products. For obvious reasons,these trucks stay away from the
sides forcing the smaller vehicles onto the soft and unstable roadside. This is extremely dangerous.
Additionally, a long stretch of road exists where two types of road base have been used. One road base is
solid while the other is soft. The soft has been graded down which gives the effect of riding a roller
coaster. There are also several areas of the road that appear to have little, if any, road base. It is possible
that this is due to excessive depth while grade. However, these areas have filled with very fine dirt so that
controlling small cars can be extremely difficult. The "grabbing-the-wheel" effect occurs causing the
vehicle to swerve or tilt.
We realize that dirt roads inherently have some problems. However,comparing the condition of WCR 68
to other county roads is incongruous. The road conditions identified above are hazardous at lawful speeds.
Obviously, the problems are compounded at higher speeds. Additionally, the severity of the problems is
exacerbated when driving smaller vehicles.
As Weld County citizens,we respectfully request corrective action. We believe the unacceptable
conditions can be remedied through corrective construction and appropriate maintenance. We invite you to
contact any of us to further investigate these claims. We look forward to your response;because, it is our
hope,that through cooperation,we can create a safer environment in which all may travel.
Cc:Dave Becker
Bill Webster
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TO: John Pickle, Director DATE: September 17, 1998
FROM: Pam Smith, ISDS Program Coordinator /Pj
COLORADO
SUBJECT: Letter regarding the condition of WCR 68
Today I spoke to Gary Beckwith about his comments that sewage was be dumped along WCR
74. He stated that they are not dumping along the roadway, but that they are using that route
to access sites on the south and north sides of WCR 74. He stated that the road is usually
rough and full of potholes, however the road grader had worked the road in the last several
days, and the road was in better condition now. He was also concerned that the truck drivers
were driving at excessive speeds, and there were odors from the land application process. I
inspected the sites and found that land application was taking place today. I met one truck at
the entrance to the site, so I could not evaluate the speed of the truck. Odors are exempt from
regulation for this particular activity. WCR 74 was in better condition than I have seen on
previous occasions, with no potholes observed, and relatively few washboard areas.
I called Liquid Waste Management regarding the complaint. They are not applying anywhere
along WCR 68. They are applying waste from the Lone Tree Creek Wastewater Treatment
Plant to the previously mentioned sites only, and to no other sites. The land application of this
material is exempt from permit requirements.
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