Asphalt shortage will likely impact I-25, Powers projects
Published July 15, 2008 by CSBJ Staff
A national asphalt and polymer shortage is forcing the Colorado Department of Transportation to review its 2008 summer schedule, which includes several highway projects planned for Southern Colorado.
The shortage is expected to be short-term CDOT officials said, but has the potential to affect 34 of its summer projects.
In El Paso County, projects that will be affected include the Interstate 25 and State Highway 16 interchange near the entrance to Fort Carson, the Powers Boulevard and Woodmen Road interchange and work on I-25 between North Gate Road and the El Paso and Douglas county line.
Possible changes include delaying work until 2009, extending time allowed for project completion, using different pavement materials or completing road work after additional asphalt can be found.
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The exchange at Hwy 16 and I-25 is a nightmare. It can’t afford to wait and should be elevated above any other project right now!