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- March 20 , 1996
Weld County Commissioners CIE};,';
915 10th
Greeley, Co. 80631
Re : 47th Avenue Hazard
To Whom it may concern:
On the evening of March 19 , 1996, at approximately 7 : 30 pm, a
teenaged girl was driving on 47th north of 49th St. , which unknown
to her ends abruptly. She continued off the end of the road onto
what appears to be a cattle type trail but in all actuality end at
a hugh ditch and pile of dirt .
Her car was severely damaged, and she and her sister had minor
injuries . They were blessed by God not to have been more seriously
injured or even possibly killed.
I firmly believe this accident could have been prevented if there
was some sort of warning sign posted further South of the dead end
and also if a lighted guard rail was installed at the end of the
road. (Or even if 47th was allowed to be completed on through to
the Arrowhead project) .
I have only lived here for 3 months , and this is the third incident
known to me of people going off the end of this road. Luckily for
the other two, they were able to stop short of the ditch. Not so
for this young lady.
Furthermore, I believe something needs to be done immediately as
the traffic on this road is increasing and will continue to do so
as the housing development in this area continues to expand.
Please accept my report of this as a true concern for the safety of
others . We were all lucky this time. What about the next? Who
will take responsibility for the loss of a life?
A Concerned iti en,
Gary R. oontz
4564 Kings Canyon rive
Greeley, Co. 80634
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OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PHONE: 970-356-4000, Ext. 4200
Fax: 970-352-0242
P.O. Box 758
C. GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
COLORADO
April 4, 1996
Gary R. Koontz
4564 Kings Canyon Drive
Greeley, CO 80634
Dear Mr. Koontz: •
This letter is in response to your request for warning signs on 47th Avenue north of 49th Street. This
portion of road was signed with a "not a through road" sign just north of 49th Street. In addition,
a permanent Type III barricade at the end of the asphalt (to the north) was installed to warn traffic
of the dead end.
This portion of road was inspected on March 27, 1996. The "not a through road" sign was intact,
but the Type III barricade was broken up and many pieces were missing.
For the safety of the traveling public,the Weld County Public Works Department will install another
Type III barricade in the very near future. The barricade will be approximately 5' X 4' with white
boards showing fluorescent orange and white striping.
The Board of Weld County Commissioners appreciates your concern and your letter.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
Chair
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