In the northern portion of the Denver metro region, a heavily trafficked highway is being improved by Colorado transportation officials. Car collisions continue to occur on the portion of Interstate 25 known as the Boulder Turnpike, which runs between 104th Avenue and Highway 36.
Tamara Rollison, the CDOT communications manager, reported that there are typically two crashes on that section of I-25 every day. Therefore, in order to make it safer, CDOT is requesting that residents, elected leaders, and passengers offer their thoughts.
In order to get fresh ideas, CDOT held an Open House at the Northglenn Recreation Center on Wednesday night. Experts stated that rear-end crashes, which cause daily backups, are the main issue they are experiencing.
CDOT is looking to widen the shoulders in an effort to reduce problems. According to Rollison, there is now insufficient space on the interstate shoulders for emergency personnel and stranded motorists. Another issue is when drivers attempt to cross lanes abruptly in order to get to their exits.
CDOT said that traffic congestion is an issue that needs to be resolved as more people move to the area surrounding the highway.
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“It’s highly congested as the area is growing and when you have a growing area, you are going to have more traffic,” Rollison stated. “It’s just a natural occurrence that happens with growth. In this particular stretch of I-25, the number one cause of crashes are the rear end crashes during high congestion.”
CDOT is currently researching potential adjustments. That will continue until the spring of 2026. According to CDOT, in the near future, an online survey will be made accessible for people to offer their opinions on the ideas.
