By Shannon Lukens.
Be prepared for delays through downtown Steamboat Springs. Those delays will be between seven and ten minutes starting today, mainly when there is a high volume of traffic through downtown, such as the morning and evening commute. Concrete rehabilitation work is being down on U.S. Highway 40 through the end of June.
Colorado Department of Transportation is doing the work on sidewalk curb ramps. They’re being updated to meet current requirements for safe travel for all pedestrians. There are 71 curb ramps in downtown Steamboat Springs. Thirty-two of them need to have minimal repairs. Nine of those will need to be replaced.
The work is being done on the ADA ramps, which is the acronym for the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Elise Thatcher with CDOT writes, “The sidewalk ramps need to be updated to meet PROWAG standards. PROWAG is the acronym for Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines. The current ADA ramps in downtown Steamboat Springs were constructed in 2009-2010 and were constructed per the standards at that time. CDOT adopted the PROWAG standards with an update to Procedural Directive 605.1 “ADA Accessibility Requirements in CDOT Transportation Projects” that had an effective date of March 31, 2017.”
The ramps being fixed are from 3rd to 13th Street along Lincoln Ave. CDOT’s goal is to ensure the sidewalks in the project area meet the current requirements for all pedestrians to be able to safely use the sidewalks in downtown Steamboat Springs.
CDOT Webpage with more information.
From Routt County; April 12, 2024
CDOT US 40 Concrete Rehab Project: Concrete rehabilitation improvement work on US Highway 40 will occur near Steamboat Springs. Work will focus on ADA ramp improvements. There will be anticipated delays of 7-10 minutes when there is a high volume of traffic moving through the project area, such as the morning and evening commute. Work will take place from Mile Point 130.5 to MP 133.5. Traffic Impacts for Monday, April 15 to Friday, April 19:
- Northbound and southbound right turn lane and shoulder closures on 3rd Street at US 40
- Westbound and eastbound parking shoulder closures on US 40 from 3rd Street to 13th Street
Stay updated about this project:
- Project Webpage:gov/projects/us40steamboatrehab
- Hotline:970-875-6461
- Email:steamboatmainstrepairs@gmail.com
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Today is the last day for Open Burn Season in the Steamboat Springs Area Fire District.
Work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker will start this month. Crews with the Bureau of Land Management and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District will work in those areas that are deemed critical due to vegetation growth, infrastructure, and other values at risk. About 50 houses, three water towers, and three parks and within a quarter mile of the planned firebreak. There may be some temporary interruptions along the Meeker Trails System during work operations.
More on the story — WORK TO START THIS MONTH A FIREBREAK NORTHWEST OF MEEKER
The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office would like help identifying a man last seen driving a black Chevy pick-up. Pictures of him are on our website. Call (970) 625-8095 with any information.
The Steamboat Springs School District Board of Education meets at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon. Agenda items include a Sabbatical Leave presentation.
Reports include celebrations from Superintendent Dr. Celine Wicks and a presentation on sabbatical leave. That meeting is at the middle school.
This is Stop and Think Week at Steamboat Springs High School. The district will have activities that promote student safety and good decision making before spring break and prom. Each day has different themes centered around things like driving, substance use and misuse, boundaries, peer pressure, and respect for all.
Spotted along Highway 40 east of Milner… some folks were picking up trash that is now visible since the snow is melting. Thank you!
Logan Grosdidier is the overall U16 Alpine National Champion. The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club athlete took home gold in all four timed events at the recent U16 National Championships in Vail. Caley Goforth also finished in the top ten in each race.
More results — SSWSC’S LOGAN GROSDIDER IS U16 ALPINE NATIONAL CHAMPION
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