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SPOMER RANCH
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BOARDING STABLE
23675 Weld County Road 271/2 r? ; -
Milliken, Colorado 80543
(303) 587-2001
February 7, 1995
Chairman of the Board
Weld County Commissioners
F. C. Box 758
Greeley, CO. 80632
flear Commissioners :
I am writing in regard to the planned road improvement
project on 77th Avenue (CR 27. 5) between CR 54 and the
geld Central Landfill .
I am concerned with the feasibility and logistics of this
project in its entirety as planned.
I believe some of the results this project is expected to
achieve will in fact make the situation in the area worse
and more dangerous .
Specifically, by realigning and paving 77th Avenue, some
traffic as anticipated will take 77th Avenue instead of
'5th Avenue . This will not only increase traffic speeds
along 77th Avenue and CR 27. 5 but will make the accident
riddled intersections and corners much more susceptible
to accidents with the higher speeds and increased traffic
coming from different directions.
I live on CR 27. 5. From my desk I can see the intersection
of CR 27. 5 (77th Ave ) and CR 378 (end of 65th Ave) . One in
fifteen cars coming from the east to that T-intersection and
stop sign just south of the landfill, don' t stop. They turn
left and are doing 60-70 MPH by the time they go by my house.
This is a 30 T:7PH zone . What will the results be if 77th Avenue
is paved north of this intersection for two miles and carrying
more traffic???
A viable alternative may exsist. An adaptation of the
'Western Arterial Corridor Study ' done by the City of Greeley
warrants some merit. I have attached a map to better explain
the concept which includes the following :
1 . Scrap the paving project on 77th Avenue.
2 . Scrap the expensive intersection improvements on 77th Avenue
at CR 52.
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3. Let the landfill alter 77th Avenue around the east edge
of their facility so they can properly contour and close
the facility.
4, t:ake intersection improvements (possibly traffic lights)
along 65th Avenue at CR 54 and CR 52.
5. Rebuild the curve at the south end of 65th Avenue where
it turns west down CR 378.
6. Where CR 378 T' s into 77th Avenue (CR 27. 5) continue the
highway west along the old railroad right-of-way instead
of turning onto 77th Avenue or CR 27. 5.
7. Continue west approximately one-half mile. Curve the
highway south, cross the river and intersect with
Highway 6o at the big bend.
At first glance this didn't seem feasible ; economically or
logistically, however after a little study and thought it
does accomplish a great deal more than the 77th Avenue project.
This alternative would eliminate bad turns and intersections,
allow for higher speeds which would move more traffic, quicker
and safer.
The landfill dollars earmarked for the 77th Avenue project
could be transferred to this project as it also borders the
landfill.
The four landowners this new section of highway would effect,
in my opinion, all have reasons to cooperate generously to
the project.
Economically. . .granted a new bridge probably costs more than
the $500, 000 it will likely take to do the 77th Avenue project,
but I also see greater possibilities and much improved results.
Considering possible State and City highway funds, landowner
generosity, landfill funds, equipment and manpower, WHO KNOWS . . .
I do believe it merits a close look. Thank You.
Sincerely,
David H es
Spomer Ranch
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