How will truck traffic from the quarry affect existing traffic on Highways 6 and 119?
As explained in FAQ No. 10, peak haul truck traffic from the quarry represents less than 2.5% of the existing traffic levels on Highways 6 and 119. But we all know that traffic tends to be about timing. Even though Highways 6 and 119 are rated by CDOT to have more than enough capacity to accommodate the haul truck traffic from the quarry, a small percentage increase in traffic during peak traffic periods can be annoying. Brannan recognizes this and will minimize its impacts with the following limits on haul truck traffic: (a) Empty haul trucks from the Front Range will use I-70 to Kermits to get to the quarry all the time; only loaded haul trucks will use Highway 6 to get back to the Front Range; (b) To minimize any conflict during peak commuter traffic periods, haul truck departures from the quarry will be staggered as follows: 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. — No less than 4 minute intervals 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — No less than 2.5 minute intervals 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — No less than 4 min
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- How will truck traffic from the quarry affect existing traffic on Highways 6 and 119?
