After one of the most intense winters in years, many of Colorado's roads were significantly damaged. The Colorado Department of Transportation is now preparing to make some permanent repairs.
DENVER — After one of the most intense winters in years, many of Colorado's roads were significantly damaged and the Colorado Department of Transportation is now preparing to make some permanent repairs.
Drivers say the potholes on Berthoud Pass are the worst they've ever been Last winter, Colorado saw the second-most number of days with snowfall requiring road treatment, CDOT reported. The emergency projects include a stretch of Interstate 70 east of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels and US 40 on the north side of Berthoud Pass. Crews have been working on temporary fixes for the latter during the freeze-thaw cycles, but the roads are still deteriorating, CDOT said.
The owner of a towing company in nearby Fraser said calls for flat tires along Berthoud Pass are through the roof, describing it as a very dangerous situation.Drivers say the potholes on Berthoud Pass are the worst they've ever been Amy Wadas 6:53 PM, May 19, 2023 Elise Thatcher, spokesperson with CDOT, said $11 million will go towards Berthoud Pass repairs.
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