US 85 Packages
Package B: Reconstruct US 85/Safety Improvements
This package reconstructs US 85 to meet the appropriate CDOT standards. This includes reconstructing the roadway bed, re-paving the roadway, increasing the existing shoulder's and lanes' widths, and smoothing out sub-standard curves.
Highway - The final highway configuration is 4 lanes north of Norwood Drive, 2 lanes with auxiliary lanes between Norwood Drive and North Highlands Ranch Parkway, and 2 lanes south of North Highlands Ranch Parkway.
Alternate Routes - The US 85 Alternate Route that is included in this package is Extend US 85. The improvements include extending and upgrading US 85 (Santa Fe) to a four-lane arterial between the existing Castlegate Drive and Plum Creek Parkway. This package also includes the I-25 Alternate Route: Crowfoot Valley Road.
Supporting Measures - Supporting Measures may include recommendations of the Railroad Relocation Study, Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures, Transportation System Management (TSM) measures, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) measures. Enhancements/Mitigation measures are included as design elements, with consideration of the ecological issues as described in the Chatfield Basin Conservation Network Concept Plan.
Access Control Plan - Develop an access control plan for US 85 from C-470 to I-25. The plan provides recommendations on controlling access onto the highway. This may include consolidating existing access and adding frontage roads, or creating additional accesses.
Last Updated:
07.07.2008 04:13 PM
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