I-70/Kipling Interchange Public Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 30
Join t he Colorado Department of Transportation at their upcoming public meeting w here they will share information and gather public feedback regarding the l atest project design. Your input is important, and will be considered by CD OT and the Federal Highway Administration prior to finalizing the Environme ntal Assessment.
The public meeting will take place on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5 - 7 pm. at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling Street.
INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION PLANNED
In late 2016, the Colorado Dep
artment of Transportation began the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA
) and Preliminary Design phase for improvements at the I-70/Kipling Street
interchange. Following a public meeting held in March 2017, the Diverging D
iamond interchange configuration was confirmed as the preferred alternative
. This new configuration is expected to provide improved operations and sub
stantial safety benefits for all modes of travel.
HOW WILL A DIVERGIN
G DIAMOND OPERATE?
Traffic on Kipling Street will cross to the opposi
te side of the road as they travel under I-70 through the interchange. Left
turns onto and off of the I-70 ramps will not cross conflicting traffic, r
esulting in fewer crashes and improved traffic flow.