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Rock scaling on Floyd Hill to start Wednesday; CDOT says to expect delays
Rock scaling on the west section of Floyd Hill near Idaho Springs is expected to begin on Wednesday. The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning people who use Interstate 70 about traffic holds as crews work to identify and remove loose rocks from the sides of the highway.Traffic holds will occur Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CDOT says motorists should expect six 20-minute traffic holds every 60 to 75 minutes per day between those hours, and it could cause delays of about 45 minutes.Westbound I-70 traffic will be held east of the Hidden Valley interchange (Exit 243) and eastbound traffic will be held west of the Veterans Memorial Tunnels. County Road 314 and Central City Parkway will remain open. Once rock scaling is complete, rock blasting will begin and is expected to occur through 2026."These operations are required to rebuild and replace bridges over Clear Creek and straighten I-70 curves to improve safety and sight distance," CDOT said in a statement.Those who want updates on traffic impacts can text "floydhill" to 21000.
Bull Elk Gets Lost in Denver Looking for Love
Bull Elk in Colorado get "randy" in mid-September through mid-October (generally;) it's the rut season. They go on search of a mate. Sometimes that search takes them way off track, into the streets, instead of the woods. A bull elk was found wondering for several miles through the Denver area...
Colorado Rescue Crew On Its Way to Help With Hurricane Helene
Here in Colorado, we can get many different kinds of storms and natural disasters. Whether they’re hail storms, blizzards, or tornados, we’ve got quite a few that cover the vast array of weather phenomena. However, there’s one major storm that is basically a complete impossibility for Colorado; hurricanes....
Colorado butchers compete to qualify for cash prize
(COLORADO) — On Wednesday, Oct. 2 34 butchers from across the region will compete in Denver for the chance to compete in a national competition. According to Texas Roadhouse, the competition was created in 2001 to recognize the daily efforts of Texas Roadhouse meat cutters who hand-cut each steak at the restaurants. The competition on […]
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