Cycling restrictions in Lefthand Canyon extend from U.S. 36 to Hwy 72, continue through May 1

Posted on: April 15th, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 15, 2014

Contact: Mike Thomas, Transportation Engineer, 720-564-2655

 

UPDATE: Cycling restrictions in Lefthand Canyon extend from U.S. 36 to Hwy 72, continue through May 1

Restrictions in James Canyon extend from Lefthand Canyon to Balarat Road

 

Boulder County, Colo. – Lefthand Canyon from U.S. 36 to the Peak to Peak Highway, and James Canyon from Lefthand Canyon to Balarat Road will be closed to cyclists 7 days per week until May 1 while crews remove major debris hazards from the area and continue road construction.

 

This is an update to the previous press release due to ongoing debris removal.

What: Lefthand Canyon and James Canyon temporarily closed to cyclists 7 days per week

When: April 4 – May 1

Who: Cyclists

Where: Lefthand Canyon from U.S. 36 to Peak to Peak, and James Canyon from Lefthand Canyon to Balarat Road

In order to expedite the hazardous debris removal by a May 1 deadline, and to mitigate a safety risk, we are asking cyclists to respect the temporary restrictions. We are also asking motorists to avoid the canyons unless travel is necessary.

“Due to unsafe conditions on the roadways such as steep drop-offs along the roadways from washed-away ditches and washed-away roadway shoulders, plus the increased volumes of heavy construction and road maintenance equipment along compromised roadways, so we can remove debris before spring runoff, we ask that cyclists stay out of the canyons if possible,” said Transportation Director George Gerstle. “While these conditions are experienced by both motorists and bicyclists, bicyclists are much more likely to have their safety compromised.”

Residents who need to ride a bike on this area for basic transportation purposes can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 303-441-3650 for a permit.

We want to remind all residents that while we are making progress on repairing the roads, and removing debris, we still have more to do (please refer to www.BoulderCountyFlood.org for updates).

For more information about this temporary closure, call the Transportation Department at 303-441-3900.

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