The Lost Creek Guide August 18, 2021

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Volume 14 • Edition 16

August 18, 2021

Delivering to over 16,000 homes & businesses in rural Adams, Morgan, and Weld Counties

“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light” George Washington “If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed” Thomas Jefferson

Traffic Switch on I-76 Beginning August 18 Near Wiggins, Motorists Can Expect Delays WELD & MORGAN COUNTIES – The Colorado Department of Transportation, in partnership with Castle Rock Construction, will switch traffic from the single eastbound lane, into a head-to-head configuration, on Interstate 76 near Wiggins, beginning Aug. 18. Work is anticipated to begin to with a temporary crossover detour that begins on the eastbound lane (MilePoint 61.5). Eastbound traffic will be transitioned from two lanes to one lane in the existing eastbound traffic lanes. Traffic between MP 61.5 and 55.5 will be head-to-head for approximately 6.8 miles on the eastbound side. From MP 55.5, traffic will again crossover the detour in the median back to the westbound lanes. The speed limit throughout the crossover is 45 mph. The speed limit throughout the head-to-head section will be 55 mph. Additionally, there will be a 12-foot wide-load restriction. Emergency access will be available at all times. The purpose of this detour is to isolate the section of I-76 westbound for concrete panel repairs and replacement along this 6.8 miles as this project aims to make overall improvements along the I-76 corridor. This work should be completed, and traffic should be back in its normal configuration, before Thanksgiving Day. Travel Impacts • Daytime work hours range from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. • Vehicles travelling in the eastbound lane will be shifted to a separate eastbound detour lane. • Speed limits are reduced to 45 mph and 55 mph depending on the area of the detour. Project & Travel Info For additional information about this project, contact the project team. • Project hotline: (970) 716-5166 • Project email: i76concretereplacement@gmail.com • Project web page: https://www.codot.gov/projects/i76-concrete-replacement Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts, anticipated travel impacts, and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include: • Road conditions and travel information: www.COtrip.org • Sign up for project or travel alerts: bit.ly/COalerts •See scheduled lane closures: codot.gov/travel/scheduled-lane-closures.html • Connect with us on social media: Twitter @coloradodot and Facebook facebook com/coloradodot Remember: Slow For the Cone Zone The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones. • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits. • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected. • Watch for workers. Drive with caution. • Don’t change lanes unnecessarily. • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones. • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you. • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times. • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you. • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so. • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones. • Be patient! About CDOT CDOT’s Whole System-Whole Safety program has one simple mission — to get everyone home safely. Our approximately 3,000 employees work tirelessly to reduce the rate and severity of crashes and improve the safety of all modes of transportation. The department manages more than 23,000 lane miles of highway, more than 3,000 bridges and 35 mountain passes. CDOT also manages grant partnerships with a range of agencies, including metropolitan planning organizations, local governments and airports. It also operates Bustang, the state-owned interregional express bus service. Gov. Jared Polis has charged CDOT to further build on the state’s intermodal mobility options.

Congratulations to All Fair Participants from the Lost Creek Guide, Our Town Colorado & All Our Advertisers. Well Done! A Big Thank You to all the wonderful people that make this all happen! All 2021 Morgan County Fair results throughout this issue were provided by the Morgan County Extension Office.

Southeast Weld Fair Parade 2021 Highlights More Pictures in the September 1st, 2021 issue of Lost Creek Guide

2021 Fair Royalty

SE Weld Fire Protection Annual Pancake Breakfast

Union Colony Marines Float

I-76 Towing Float

Lil Rebels Cheer Leaders

Weld Central Marching Band

4-H Wagoneers Float

4-H Magic Spurs Float

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE: Page 2: Way of the World Page 3 – 22: All of Morgan County 2021 Fair Results Page 21: United Power Places 100,000 Meter Page 24: First Baptist Church Keenesburg 1st

Annual Traditional Western Fellowship

Page 24: Longmont Archeological Society Annual Stone Age Fair Page 24: Lost Creek Guide asks for 4-H Club Articles


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