[BikeLongmont] Boulder County Paving Update

[Rick, David]

I've ridden Left Hand Canyon several times since the construction began.
Even prior to the final overlay, the road segment in question was
significantly improved by the additional road width. That section of
road has historically been a prime location for bicycle/auto conflicts,
and it's now a whole lot better. But yesterday, I noticed that we're
losing a bit of the new road width because the final asphalt overlay
isn't extending all the way to the edge of the added pavement. As a
result, there's a seam right down the middle of what will eventually
become the road shoulder. That's going to push cyclists farther left
than they would otherwise be riding. If this can't be fixed, I hope the
lane striping will reflect that some of the shoulder isn't really usable
by skinny tire bikes.

Thanks for the continued updates,

David Rick


-----Original Message-----
From: bike-bounces at bicyclelongmont.org
[mailto:bike-bounces at bicyclelongmont.org] On Behalf Of Swope, Tim
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 1:53 PM
To: Bicycle Longmont (E-mail)
Subject: [BikeLongmont] Boulder County Paving Update


> Attention Boulder County Cyclists  
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Work on Lefthand Canyon Drive and 73rd/75th has reached the final
stages of construction.  These final stages are likely to present the
greatest inconvenience and may be hazardous to cyclists.  Boulder County
strongly recommends that cyclists seek other routes during the times
listed below.
> 
> * Lefthand Canyon Drive - Olde Stage Road to James Canyon Drive: The
application of the final pavement layer is currently underway and is
expected to continue through Saturday, May 21.  All traffic will be
reduced to a single lane with uneven surfaces along the entire route.
Significant delays are expected. No work will be done this weekend (May
14 - May 15).  
> 
> * 73rd / 75th Street - Niwot Road to Hwy 66: The application of the
final pavement layer is expected to begin Monday, May 23 and run through
Tuesday, May 31. All traffic will be reduced to a single lane with
uneven surfaces along the entire route. Significant delays are expected.
> 
> Both projects are subject to delay due to weather. Please contact Tim
Swope at Boulder County Transportation (tswope at co.boulder.co.us,
720.564.2658) if you have any questions about this project or its impact
on bicycle use.
> 
> Tim Swope, AICP
> Alt Modes Coordinator
> Boulder County Transportation
> 720.564.2658 (direct)

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