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Traffic Alert: Night Closures on I-70 and I-25

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Posted on: June 14, 2017

Overhead sign structure removal requires the full closure of westbound Interstate 70 at Federal Boulevard (exit 272) on Sunday, June 18, starting at 11 p.m. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, June 19, in time for the morning commute. Northbound I-25 will be closed overnight on Monday, June 19, at Colfax Avenue (exit 210A) from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 20. Single and double lane closures will begin as early as 8 p.m. in advance of planned full highway closures at 11 p.m.
 
Northbound I-25 off-ramps to 23rd Avenue and Speer Boulevard will be closed for several hours overnight on Monday, June 12, to install part of the the new cantilever sign structures. Ramp closures will occur after 8 p.m. and reopen before 5:30 a.m.

All work is weather-dependent and the schedule is subject to change. Visit www.codot.gov/projects/denver-metro-sign-structures for the latest information on planned highway closures including detour routes and schedule updates. Information will be also be posted on www.cotrip.org and on variable message signs approaching the work zone.Detour route information follows.

Detours

  • Sunday, June 18: Westbound I-70 will be closed from Federal Boulevard to North Harlan Street (11 pm. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 19)
    To detour around this closure, through traffic will be directed to exit I-70 at northbound I-25 (exit 274), travel north on I-25 for 2.5 miles to westbound I-76 (exit 216B), travel west for six miles and merge onto I-70. The signed detour adds approximately four miles to the through traffic route. During the closure, on-ramps to westbound I-70 at Pecos Street and Federal Boulevard will be closed. Ramp traffic will be directed north on Federal Boulevard to access the signed detour route along I-76. Ramp closures may begin as early as 10 p.m. A second westbound I-70 full closure may be necessary later in the week to dismantle a second sign structure.
  • Monday, June 19: Northbound I-25 will be closed from Colfax Avenue to Speer Boulevard (11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 20)
    To detour around this closure, through traffic will exit northbound I-25 at Colfax Avenue (exit 210A), travel west (left) for 0.5 mile, turn right on northbound Federal Boulevard for 2.7 miles, turn right to merge onto eastbound I-70 and continue for 1.7 miles to northbound I-25 (exit 274). The signed detour adds approximately two miles to the through detour route. During the closure, on-ramps to northbound I-25 at 8th Avenue/Wyandot Street, Stadium Circle, Colfax Avenue and 23rd Avenue will be closed. Ramp traffic will be directed west to access the signed detour route Federal Boulevard. Ramp closures may begin as early as 10 p.m. A second northbound full closure may be necessary later in the week to dismantle a second sign structure.
Posted on: April 11, 2024

Adams County Announces Concert Lineup for the 120th Anniversary of the Fair

Nate Smith, with special guest Kassi Ashton, will kick off the Adams County Fair with a concert on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m., in the United Power Grandstand. This free concert is sponsored by Your Front Range Toyota Stores.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, ERNEST, with special guest Jon Langston, will perform on the United Power Grandstand at 8 p.m., following Professional Bull Riding (PBR) at 6 p.m. Thursday is also 4-H appreciation night, and $4 from each ticket sold will benefit Adams County 4-H. The evening is sponsored by Brannan Aggregates.

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Posted on: March 27, 2024

Adams County Partners with History Colorado to Develop Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado

In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado. 

Posted on: March 26, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.

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Posted on: March 7, 2024

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman

COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.

Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013.