The CO 119/Diagonal Highway is currently undergoing a significant transformation aimed at enhancing safety, and mobility, and providing a hard surface bikeway along the nine-mile stretch. This corridor, familiar to residents as a traditional highway, is quickly becoming a model of multimodal transportation. Commuters are eagerly anticipating the introduction of bus rapid transit stations at 63rd Street, Niwot Road, and a stop at CO 52. Additionally, the project promises safety improvements, including revamped intersections such as the one joining CO 119 and CO 52 (Mineral Road), as reported by Boulder County.
A collaborative effort between various governmental agencies, the project is jointly managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Regional Transportation District, Boulder County, the City of Longmont, and the City of Boulder. Boulder County news release details the proactive measures taken by CDOT, Boulder County, and the City of Boulder to ensure as much as possible limit travel disruptions while simultaneously safeguarding construction workers and travelers.
For those interested in following the project's development, updates and notifications are available through email subscriptions. The local community is encouraged to stay informed to navigate around potential construction-related travel delays. An interactive map offering a glimpse into the project's final look can be viewed on CDOT’s dedicated CO 119 Safety, Mobility & Bikeway webpage.
The initiative not only aims to improve safety at critical intersections like 55th Street and Monarch Road but also to invigorate the region's transport infrastructure. According to Boulder County, the deployment of a comprehensive bikeway and bus rapid transit stations represents a shift towards a more inclusive and environmentally conscious transport system. The project hotline, available at 720-378-8083, and the contact email, [email protected], provide channels for concerns and queries. For further information or assistance, Alexandra Phillips, Boulder County Transportation Planner, at [email protected] can be reached.
