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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Speed cameras in place along Highway 119 construction zone
BOULDER, Colo. (KDVR) — Six new speed cameras are now in place and ready to go along the construction zone on Highway 119 between Boulder and Longmont. The Colorado Department of Transportation announced the activation of the Colorado Speed Enforcement Program on Monday. National Weather Service confirms landspout in Franktown The goal is to increase safety for work crews and drivers. A 30-day warning period for drivers will start on July 21 before $75 civil penalties go into effect in the fall. 'This program is not about punishment, it's about prevention. It's not about writing tickets, it's about changing behavior. It's about protecting lives,' said CDOT Chief of Staff Sally Chafee. CDOT reports that in 2024, work zone crashes in Colorado resulted in 567 injuries and 31 deaths. That's nearly double the deaths from the previous year. 'We've seen the numbers and want to do something about it. Speeding is one of the primary causes of some of these fatalities and serious injuries and we thought this would protect our construction workers and reduce the speeding and also increase the safety for the road users,' said CDOT Chief Engineer Keth Stefanik. He said crash history and speed studies are being used to determine the location of the cameras. Signs will be posted warning drivers. 'Our data shows that more than 60% of drivers are speeding through work zones, and 11% of those are going over 10 miles an hour over that speed limit,' said CSP Captain Shane Scovel. 'I am more here than I ever was before': Colorado Poet Laureate Andrea Gibson dies CSP says this technology can help eliminate the need for in-person traffic stops in areas that are difficult to enforce, and help reduce risk for workers and drivers. If all goes well with this program, CDOT said it will be expanded to other high-risk or construction areas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
CDOT holds grand opening in Denver for new and improved Alameda Avenue Bridge over the South Platte River
The Colorado Department of Transportation unveiled a new and improved bridge over the South Platte River on Tuesday. The bridge in Denver connects Alameda Avenue from Santa Fe Drive to Lipan Street. An average of 47,000 vehicles pass over it on a daily basis. Denver leaders celebrate the grand opening of the Alameda Avenue Bridge on Tuesday. CBS "Since Alameda is one of Denver's busiest roadways, it was critical for us to do all we can to improve our infrastructure through this area. As the metro area continues to grow and the resultant traffic that goes along with it, it's imperative we do all we can to serve the needs and improve safety for the various users who travel on the West Alameda Avenue corridor and the surrounding area," said Sally Chafee, CDOT's acting executive director, in a prepared statement. The improvements include a new segment of the South Platte River Trail that goes under the bridge, wider sidewalks and some adjustments to the traffic flow around the bridge. The previous bridge was more than 110 years old and was the oldest in the state highway system. Jessica Myklebust, regional transportation director for CDOT Region 1, said it had "uneven terrain, some missing sidewalk gaps, large cracks that were unable to be accommodated with mobility devices and uneven curb ramps." "And today we're happy to say those issues no longer exist," Myklebust said at a Tuesday news conference. Pete Piccolo from Bicycle Colorado said the new bridge provides a great experience for non-drivers as well. "This really prioritizes the movement of all people, and especially pedestrians and bicyclists," he said. The project was started in 2023 and cost $22.3 million.
