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I-76/I-25 Travel Advisory

The eastbound I-76 ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed during overnight hours for three nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22 through Tuesday, Sept. 24. The closure is necessary while crews replace bridge deck panels and make safety improvements. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.

Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training

Notice: Suncor ERT will conduct live fire training on Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. During the training there will likely be flames and smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. If you have any questions, contact Clint Lawton, 303.227.6195, or Jeff Osetek, 303.286.5758 or 303.656.5883.

Commissioners, CDPHE, Fiore and Sons, Republic Services representatives

"Shingle Mountain" Removed Thanks to Public/Private Partnership

Adams County Commissioners were joined by representatives from Colorado Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Fiore and Sons Construction, and Republic Services to celebrate the last load of shingles leaving a property near the intersection of Interstate 25 and Interstate 76. More than 112,000 cubic yards of shingles were illegally dumped on this site leading to a long legal battle between the county and the previous owner of the property. The county's efforts to enforce the code violations at this site date back to January 2015.

Suncor to Conduct Marine Spill Exercise

NOTICE: Suncor's Emergency Response Team will conduct emergency response simulations on the following dates, times, and locations:

  • Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019,8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sand Creek, Commerce City
  • Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., South Platte River near E. 104th Avenue, Thornton

During the exercises, an oil containment boom will be deployed as part of simulated release scenarios. No materials will be released into the river. Local stakeholders, regulatory agencies and local government officials have been notified.

 

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Patriot Day, Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. This is also in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001. 

See the full presidential proclamation below. 

Willow Bay Open House

Join the Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department for an on-site open house event for Willow Bay Open Space  on Tuesday,  Sept. 10, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at 13883 Brighton Rd., Brighton (at E-470). Enjoy food and drinks, cast a line with provided fishing equipment, bring the kids to build nature crafts, and learn more about the property. No registration required.

I-76 Ramp Closures at I-25 During Overnight Hours This Weekend

The EB I-76 ramp to NB I-25 will be closed during overnight hours for three nights from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, through Tuesday, Sept. 10. The closure is necessary while crews replace bridge deck panels and make safety improvements. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.

Board of Commissioners Vote to Approve Oil and Gas Regulations

The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 at public hearing today (September 3, 2019) to adopt a new set of regulations for oil and gas facility development in unincorporated Adams County. The new regulations include the process for applying for an oil and gas facility permit as well as significant regulations regarding safety requirements and environmental standards for operation of facilities.

CDOT - I/76/I-25 Travel Advisory

The eastbound I-76 ramp to northbound I-25 will be closed during overnight hours for three nights after Labor Day weekend. The closure will be in place 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3 through Thursday, Sept. 5 while crews apply polyester concrete overlays to strengthen and protect the deck, and to maximize driver safety. The ramp will reopen by 5:30 a.m. each morning.