{"id":5833,"date":"2021-07-20T14:08:34","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T20:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flatironcorp.com\/?p=5833"},"modified":"2021-07-21T11:08:01","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T17:08:01","slug":"ceremonial-groundbreaking-for-the-i-25-exit-11-interchange-improvement-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flatironcorp.com\/news\/ceremonial-groundbreaking-for-the-i-25-exit-11-interchange-improvement-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held for the I-25\/Exit 11 Interchange Improvement Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

Colorado Governor Jared Polis joined CDOT, state and local officials for the ceremonial groundbreaking for the I-25\/Exit 11 Interchange Improvement project. From left: Flatiron Superintendent Steve Graham, Governor Polis, Flatiron Finance Manager Kevin McCormick, Flatiron Construction Manager Scott Stetson, and Flatiron Project Engineer Caitlin Kaltenbaugh.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Flatiron is proud to be the prime contractor building the Interstate 25, Exit 11 Interchange Project in Trinidad, Colorado. This past weekend, Governor Jared Polis, Colorado 22bet reviewDepartment of Transportation (CDOT) Executive Director Shoshana Lew and others attended a ceremonial groundbreaking for this key project. The following news release was issued by CDOT, the project owner.<\/em><\/p>\n

July 19, 2021 – Southeastern Colorado<\/strong><\/p>\n

LAS ANIMAS COUNTY \u2013 Governor Jared Polis along with CDOT\u2019s Executive Director Shoshana Lew and local and state officials gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking at the Trinidad Port of Entry yesterday to celebrate the start of construction of the Interstate 25, Exit 11 Interchange Improvement project. Trinidad Mayor Phil Rico, Colorado State Patrol Colonel Mathew Packard and Executive Director of the Division of Natural Resources Dan Gibbs also spoke at the event.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want as many Coloradans and tourists visiting our state to have easy access to explore all the beauty our state has to offer,\u201d said Governor Jared Polis. \u201cBy making it easier to get to Colorado\u2019s state parks, we\u2019re benefiting not just Coloradans\u2019 outdoor experiences but also the state\u2019s economy. This new exit will be a valuable addition to reduce traffic, improve safety, and support our newest state park, Fishers Peak, and nearby Trinidad Lake State Park, and as well a driver of tourism 22bet sports betting appsupporting our small businesses in downtown Trinidad.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition to improving access to Colorado’s beautiful public land, Exit 11 will also support Trinidad’s economic vitality and increase efficiency for commercial vehicles along this stretch of I-25,” added Shoshana Lew, CDOT Executive Director.<\/p>\n

\u201cColoradans truly love their outdoors and they love our state parks. We greatly appreciate the leadership of the Governor and partnership with CDOT and the community in improving this interchange which will provide safer entry points to both Fishers Peak and Lake Trinidad State Parks and better traffic flow,” said Dan Gibbs, Executive Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources. “We will need this access as we continue to build out Fishers Peak State Park to enable Coloradans and visitors to enjoy its incredible beauty and take advantage of the facilities and programs Colorado Parks and Wildlife and our new State Park will have to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

The purpose of the project is to increase capacity and facilities to support sustained growth in the region and to meet CDOT\u2019s statewide multimodal infrastructure initiative for all modes of transportation.<\/p>\n

Work includes replacing a bridge, 22bet sports betting appwidening lanes on mainline I-25, building ramp crossovers, constructing new roundabouts at the east and west sides of the interchange to improve traffic flow, adding pedestrian facilities, and making other infrastructure, safety, and aesthetic improvements to the area.<\/p>\n

Minor traffic shifts are the only impacts CDOT foresees for this project. This supports the agency\u2019s commitment to maintaining full access to area businesses, the Port of Entry and area destinations.<\/p>\n

CDOT invites Las Animas County community members and other interested parties to visit the project\u2019s Virtual Open House for more information.<\/p>\n

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