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July 22, 2014
George P. Hypes
3011 West 5th Street
Greeley, CO 80634-5522
RE: Maintenance of U.S. Highway 85
Dear Mr. Hypes:
Thank you for recently bringing to my attention the current state of U.S. Highway 85 in
Weld County. Weld County has no jurisdiction over any Colorado State, U.S., or Interstate
Highway. However, we (Public Works Department) have heard for two years that CDOT
(Colorado Department of Transportation) has plans to rebuild that particular section of
U.S. Highway 85, from Ault to Weld County Road 100 at Nunn.
We were under the impression that the scope of work was lowered to an asphalt overlay,
and most recently, motorists were alerted by the CDOT message board at the north end
of Ault that a chip seal project was imminent. There has, however, been no sign of any
type of road improvement to that or any section of U.S. Highway 85 from Greeley to
Rockport other than normal asphalt patching to date.
Citizens and motorists, including myself, who use that road on a daily basis are as
concerned as you about the worsening condition of the road surface. Citizen inquiries
should be made to Myron Hora at CDOT Region 4 Headquarters at (970) 350-2263.
If you have questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me
at (970) 304-6496, Extension 3761.
Very truly yours,
L Jay Mcdonald, Director, Department of Public Works
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3011 W 5th St.
Greeley, CO 80634-5522
Mr. Hypes,
Weld County has no jurisdiction over any Colorado State, U.S.,or Interstate Highway).However,we
(Public Works Department) have heard for 2 years that CDOT (Colorado Department of Transportation)
has plans to rebuild the section of U.S. Highway 85 from Ault to Weld County Road 100 at Nunn. We
were under the impression that the scope of work was lowered to an asphalt overlay, and most
recently, motorists were alerted by the CDOT message board at the North end of Ault that a chip seal
project was imminent. There has, however, been no sign of any type of road improvement to that or
any section of U.S. Highway 85 from Greeley to the�Rockport other than normal asphalt patching to
date.
Citizens and motorists, including me,who use that road on R daily basis are as concerned as you about
the worsening condition of the road surface. Citizen inq r should be made to Myron Flora at CDOT
Region 4 Headquarters(970) 350-2263.
Thank You
L Jay McDonald
July 12, 2014
RECEIVED
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Weld County Commissioner JUL 16 2014
P. O. Box 759
Greeley,CO,80632 WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Dear Ms. Kirkmeyer:
In June we went to southern Idaho, including Boise, to visit relatives, do genealogical research, and visit Grand
Teton National Park in Wyoming, a total of 2,307 miles. Travel on freeways 80, 84, 86, and 15 equaled 825 miles.
Secondary highway travel included highways 85, 30, 21, 26, 191, 89, 287, 189, 28, 20, 220, and 487. Those totaled
1,482 miles. With only one exception, we found all the freeways and all the secondary roads to be in excellent
condition,without chuckholes,without large cracks,and not rough due to repairs.
The one exception was Highway 85 in Weld County between Greeley and Rockport. In the southbound lane
between Rockport and Nunn 27 holes; between Nunn and Pierce 64 holes, large cracks, rough road; Pierce to Ault
49 holes, cracks, rough road; Ault to Eaton 51 holes, large cracks, very rough road; Eaton to Lucerne 38 holes;
Lucerne to O Street at Greeley 45 holes. Total: 274 holes and cracks in 32 miles in the south bound lanes.
When we left Greeley we went north on Highway 85 and found many holes. It was actually dangerous to drive on
85 because we were constantly trying to avoid hitting holes that could ruin our tires, damage our suspension, or
force our wheels out of alignment. We have not counted all the holes in the northbound lanes, but we believe there
are as many hazardous holes and cracks as there are in the southbound lane. If so, that would total 548 holes and
large cracks in Highway 85 between O Street and Rockport. Fact: O Street north to Eaton 77 holes and cracks.
Please also consider the danger when these holes are filled with ice.
Why are the secondary roads in Idaho and Wyoming in perfect condition and Weld's Highway 85 in such poor
condition? Is there a plan to repair this highway?
Sincerely,
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George P. Hvoes
3011 West 5th Street
Greeley,Co,80634-5522
1-970-352-2065
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CORRESPONDENCE RESPONSE
DEPARTMENT OF Public Works
REFERRED TO (STAFF NAME) L Jay McDonald
DATE OF REFERRAL 7/16/14
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Narrative:
Mr. Hype's concern is in regards to U.S. Highway 85. Weld County has no jurisdiction on any Colorado State, U.S.,or
Interstate Highway. However,we(Public Works Department)have heard for 2 years that CDOT(Colorado Department of
Transportation)has plans to rebuild the section of U.S. Highway 85 from Ault to Weld County Road 100 at Nunn. We
were under the impression that the scope of work was lowered to an asphalt overlay,and most recently, motorists were
alerted by the CDOT message board at the North end of Ault that a chip seal project was imminent. There has, however,
been no sign of any type of road improvement to that or any section of U.S. Highway 85 from Greeley to the Wyoming
State line other than minimal asphalt patching to date.
Citizens and motorists, including me,who use that road on a daily basis are as concerned as you about the worsening
condition of the road surface. Citizen inquires should be made to Myron Flora at CDOT Region 4 Headquarters(970)
350-2263.
METHOD OF RESPONSE:
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From: Jay McDonald
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2014 1:00 PM
To: Rafaela Martinez
Cc: Esther Gesick
Subject: Document2
Attachments: Doc2.docx
Here is the letter to Mr. Hypes. If the Commissioners are ok with the wording, you can copy to letterhead and insert my
signature lines or it can come from Commissioner Rademacher. Doesn't matter to me.
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