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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/23/2018 - NORTH I-25 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT UPDATEDATE: STAFF: January 23, 2018 Mark Jackson, PDT Deputy Director WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION North I-25 Express Lanes Project Update. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to update Council and the community on plans and schedule for the North I-25 Express Lanes Project to begin construction in summer 2018. City of Fort Collins and Colorado Department of Transportation Project staff will provide background and project information and resources. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED This is an opportunity for Council to learn more about the upcoming construction project and provide feedback and ask questions directly of CDOT Project staff. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Interstate 25 (I-25) is the key interstate linkage in Northern Colorado, and serves as a major freight route as well as a key general travel connection between the Denver metro area to the south. Current infrastructure deficiencies, combined with increasing travel demand on the corridor result in safety and congestion issues along the Northern Colorado I-25 Corridor. Numerous efforts, initiatives, and actions have been taken or are underway to accelerate improvements to I-25. The City of Fort Collins has collaborated with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Larimer County, and other regional agencies, organizations and private interests to identify funding assistance and pursue long-term, sustainable funding for transportation needs in Northern Colorado. Fort Collins’ participation in I-25 related efforts include: • (2011) Fort Collins participation in the I-25 North Environmental Impact Statement. This multi-year, multiple-agency transportation and environmental planning effort identified roadway capacity and transit needs and solutions for the northern I-25 Corridor. City of Fort Collins staff participated on the project Technical Committee and its subcommittees. Significant community outreach was performed as part of the I- 25 EIS. • (2012) City of Fort Collins partnered with Windsor and CDOT to rebuild and improve the I-25/SH-392 interchange. Local contribution was $2.5 million and included urban design elements. • (2013-2017) I-25 North Project Design (CDOT). City staff coordinated with CDOT for design work on the northern I-25 Corridor from SH-402 to SH-14. • (2013-current) Fort Collins participation in I-25 Coalition. In the fall of 2013, elected officials and their designees from three counties and fourteen communities along the I-25 Corridor in Northern Colorado formed the I-25 Coalition. The I-25 Coalition has grown steadily, with a current distribution list of almost 90 including representatives. The Coalition’s primary goal is to accelerate construction of a third lane in each direction of I- 25 as identified in the I-25 North Project (from State Highway 6 to State Highway 14). January 23, 2018 Page 2 • (2014) North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) votes to allocate $5 million in regional transportation funds to two I-25 related projects: o I-25 truck climbing lane on Berthoud Hill ($3M) o Improvements to I-25 bridge over Crossroads Boulevard ($2M) • (October 2015) Council adopted Resolution 2015-089 (7-0) and a letter to Governor Hickenlooper urging support and submission of CDOT’s application for National Disaster Resilience Competition funds. • (November 2015) Council adopted Resolution 2015-100 (7-0) supporting Larimer County’s proposal to temporarily reallocate a portion of their General Fund Mill Levy to the County Road and Bridge Fund with the express purpose of making improvements to northern I-25. • (December 15, 2015) Council adopted Resolution 2015-112 (7-0) supporting the I-25 Coalition efforts urging the Colorado legislature to make timely improvements to northern I-25. • (February 2016) Council appropriates $30,000 in contribution to contract with a lobbying and communications firm to advocate for solutions to Interstate 25 traffic congestion. • (April 2016) Council adopted Resolution 2016-035 supporting TIGER and FASTLANE grant applications seeking improvements to I-25 and authorizing the Mayor to write a letter of support. • (September 2016) $2.25 million in local funds included in City Manager’s recommended 2017-2018 budget in contribution to regional local match for I-25 improvements. • (October 2016) Council authorizes the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Larimer County and other local agencies to remit funds equal to an increase in local share of County road and bridge funds for a period of five years. Fort Collins contribution is estimated at $2.2 million over five years. • (February 2017) City of Fort Collins makes year one remittance to Larimer County as part of five-year agreement ($440,000) • (April 2017) Council continues its financial contribution to Capitol Solution lobbying firm to continue lobbying and communications efforts related to I-25 funding ($30,000) • (January 2018) Council approves amending IGA with CDOT to cost share $19 million towards the improvement of Prospect/I-25 interchange as part of North I-25 Express Lanes Project (in partnership with Town of Timnath and private property interests) • (January 2018) Council approves Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to enter into a cost-sharing agreement with private interests representing the land proximate to the Prospect/I-25 interchange CDOT North I-25 Express Lanes Project (Attachments 1, 2, 3) CDOT is finalizing a $300+ million contract with Kraemer/IHC to construct the North I-25 Express Lanes Project. The project will begin construction in 2018 and be complete in late 2021. The project boundaries are SH-14 (Fort Collins) on the north, and SH-402 (Johnstown) to the south. The project will make the following improvements: • Increase highway capacity by adding an Express Lane in both directions, serving multiple occupant vehicles, transit and toll users • Replace aging bridges and widen others • Improve bus service performance and reduce each total trip time by 15 minutes by adding new bus slip ramps from I-25 to the new Park-n-Ride at Kendall Parkway • Create new pedestrian and bicycle access under I-25 at Kendall Parkway • Connect the Cache la Poudre River Regional Trail under I-25 and network to 100 miles of trails; will also serve as a wildlife corridor January 23, 2018 Page 3 In addition, local agencies and private property interests have agreed to supplement CDOT project funding, allowing for key interchanges along the corridor to be improved as part of the Corridor Project. Including the interchanges as part of the overall project scope and scale offers numerous benefits in terms of time and costs savings. These additional improvements include: • Improved interchange at Prospect/I-25: City of Fort Collins, along with Town of Timnath, and private property interests near the interchange have agreed to share $19 million of interchange improvement costs with CDOT. • Improved interchange at SH-402/I-25: City of Loveland, Town of Johnstown, and Larimer County are participating in cost sharing to improve the aging interchange. • Additional lane capacity at US-34/I-25: City of Loveland is participating in cost sharing to add an additional lane each direction to the US-34 bridge over I-25. Next Steps: CDOT, private business interests, and public agencies in the region continue to seek funding to complete the I-25 corridor improvements in Northern Colorado. It is anticipated that Segment 6 to the south of Loveland will be the next piece of I-25 in Northern Colorado to be improved. Grant funding as well as State funds are sought to complete improvements all the way south to SH-66 in Longmont. ATTACHMENTS 1. North I-25 Express Lanes, Johnstown to Fort Collins (PDF) 2. North I-25 Express Lanes-Johnstown to Fort Collins FAQs (PDF) 3. I-25 Corridor at a Glance: Denver to Wyoming (PDF) 4. Staff powerpoint presentation (PDF) 5. CDOT powerpoint presentation (PDF) FACT SHEET North I-25 Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins Project Details Overview Communities along the North I-25 corridor are expanding rapidly, contributing to major economic growth in Northern Colorado. The Colorado Department of Transportation will support this growth by delivering the North I-25 Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins project, which will: • Increase highway capacity by adding an Express Lane in both directions • Replace aging bridges and widen others • Improve bus service performance and reduce each total trip time by 15 minutes by adding new bus slip ramps from I-25 to the new Park-n-Ride at Kendall Parkway • Create new pedestrian and bicycle access under I- 25 at Kendall Parkway • Connect the Cache la Poudre River Regional Trail under I-25 and network to 100 miles of trails, and also serve as a wildlife corridor Benefits This project brings critically important benefits for the economy, environment and quality of life for Northern Coloradans. The project will: • Include much-needed safety improvements that will ultimately reduce crashes and fatalities • Decrease travel time and increase trip reliability • Reduce emissions and improve freight efficiency • Employ congestion management and safety technology to improve travel experience • Reconstruct aging and obsolete infrastructure • Improve bicycle, pedestrian and transit connectivity Timeline This project is expected to begin construction in the summer of 2018, ending in 2021. ATTACHMENT 1 FACT SHEET Funding The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded CDOT and local partners a $15 million TIGER grant, assisting them in funding this $302 million expansion of North I-25. The project is supported by all of the communities and counties served by this corridor who have contributed significant funds for the original project scope, totaling more than $25 million, and as much as $28 million in other additional project scope improvements. Using traditional funding, this stretch would not have happened until 2035. With local support and direction from state officials and representatives in D.C. as well as the TIGER grant, the project will be complete in at least 2021. By delivering the project to the community earlier than outlined in the CDOT 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan, the benefits will be implemented 15 years or more years sooner and at a fraction of the cost. Local Support and Partnership This project has the full support of all of the communities and counties served by this corridor. Local partners include the City of Fort Collins, City of Loveland, Town of Berthoud, Town of Johnstown, Larimer County, Weld County, Town of Timnath, Town of Windsor and McWhinney (private developer) who have contributed significant funding totaling more than $25 million. Additionally, Colorado Senators Michael Bennett and Cory Gardner, as well as three Colorado U.S. Representatives: Jared Polis, Ken Buck and Ed Perlmutter endorsed the TIGER grant application, which reflects the critical need of this project. The Towns of Berthoud and Johnstown have contributed close to $100 per man, woman, and child in their small town. Additionally, McWhinney, a private developer, contributed $6 million to ensure enhanced bus access and highway crossing, which serves a hospital and the largest commercial, residential, and retail metropolitan district in Northern Colorado. The benefits this project brings in the near term were all key contributing factors to this broad support. History According to the State Demography Office, the population of Larimer County—currently 316,000 residents—is expected to increase by 52 percent by 2040. Similarly, Weld County’s population of 268,400 residents is expected to increase by 111 percent by 2040. CDOT forecasts that this population growth will increase the number of vehicles making daily trips along the I-25 corridor by 60 percent in 2040. To provide the same, or better, quality of life and economic vitality for the future, improvements are needed on I-25. CDOT is designing the North I-25 corridor in segments and phases according to the 2011 Final Environmental Impact Statement, which analyzed potential transportation solutions along the corridor between Fort Collins/Wellington and downtown Denver, as well as along US 85 and US 287. There are currently Express Lanes in place along I-25 between downtown Denver and 120th Avenue in Northglenn. CDOT is currently extending the Express Lanes that end at 120th Avenue to E-470/Northwest Parkway. FACT SHEET Express Lanes What are Express Lanes? Express Lanes provide travelers with more reliable, predictable travel times. Anyone can use Express Lanes. A solo driver in a passenger vehicle can use an Express Lane by paying a toll. A traveler can choose to travel for free with a motorcycle and as a carpooler with two passengers. The addition of an Express Lane on the I-25 corridor does not mean that existing general purpose lanes will be tolled. The existing general purpose lanes will continue to be free to use. To use any Colorado Express Lanes, you will need an ExpressToll account and pass to avoid a higher license plate toll. The Switchable HOV Transponder is the only pass that allows you to choose the carpool option and use the lanes for free if the driver has two or more passengers. A traveler may also use the lane without cost via transit providers like Bustang. Motorists can get a pass by visiting expresstoll.com. Benefits • Reduce delay on Colorado’s most seriously congested corridors • Use toll pricing to manage congestion • Maintain reliable travel times now and in the future • Promote transit and carpooling Toll Pricing Express Lanes help to manage traffic congestion and toll rates will vary by time of day to provide reliable travel times. Toll rates are set to provide reliable travel times and are not set to maximize revenue. Toll rates have not yet been set. The toll rates and any rate changes will be approved by CDOT’s High Performance Transportation Enterprise. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION—To learn more about the North I-25 Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins project, visit www.codot.gov/projects/north-i-25. To learn more about Express Lanes, visit www.codot.gov/programs/expresslanes. To get an Express Lanes pass, visit www.expresstoll.com. You can also address questions or request a presentation from the project team via email or phone: Email address: northi25expresslanes@gmail.com Phone number: 720-593-1996 FAQ North I-25 Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins Frequently Asked Questions Why is this project happening? Communities along the North I-25 corridor are expanding rapidly, contributing to major economic growth in Northern Colorado. The Colorado Department of Transportation will support this growth by delivering the North I-25 Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins project. How will this project benefit me? This project delivers many benefits to community members and commuters along the North I-25 corridor. The North I-25 Express Lanes project will: • Increase highway capacity by adding an Express Lane in both directions • Replace aging bridges and widen others • Improve bus service performance and reduce each total trip time by 15 minutes by adding new bus slip ramps from I-25 to the new Park-n-Ride at Kendall Parkway • Create new pedestrian and bicycle access under I- 25 at Kendall Parkway • Connect the Cache la Poudre River Regional Trail under I-25 and network to 100 miles of trails, and also serve as a wildlife corridor • Improve interchanges at Highway 402 and Prospect Road How long will it take to build this project? This project is expected to begin construction in 2018 and end in late 2021. ATTACHMENT 2 FAQ How is this project funded? The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded CDOT and local partners a $15 million TIGER grant, assisting them in funding this $302 million expansion of North I-25. The project received widespread support by all of the communities and counties served by this corridor who have contributed significant funds for the original project scope, totaling more than $25 million, and as much as $28 million in other additional project scope improvements. Local partners include the City of Fort Collins, City of Loveland, Town of Berthoud, Town of Johnstown, Larimer County, Weld County, Town of Timnath, Town of Windsor and McWhinney (private developer). The cost that remains after these contributions will be covered by other state funding mechanisms. Why has it taken so long to do this project? As with many other planned transportation projects throughout the state, the ability to fund these improvements remains a challenge. Currently, the majority of CDOT funding goes to maintaining the highway system in its current condition. With the financial investment by communities and counties along the corridor and the Federal TIGER grant, CDOT is able to deliver this project on an accelerated timeline, sooner than anticipated. According to the State Demography Office, the population of Larimer County—currently 316,000 residents—is expected to increase by 52 percent by 2040. Similarly, Weld County’s population of 268,400 residents is expected to increase by 111 percent by 2040. CDOT forecasts that this population growth will increase the number of vehicles making daily trips along the I-25 corridor by 60 percent in 2040. To provide the same, or better, quality of life and economic vitality for the future, improvements are needed on I-25. CDOT is designing the North I-25 corridor in segments and phases according to the 2011 Final Environmental Impact Statement, which analyzed potential transportation solutions along the corridor between Fort Collins/Wellington and downtown Denver, as well as along US 85 and US 287. There are currently Express Lanes in place along I-25 between downtown Denver and 120th Avenue in Northglenn. CDOT is currently extending the Express Lanes that end at 120th Avenue to E-470/Northwest Parkway. Are local governments and officials involved? Local partners and elected officials have been heavily involved in the planning, implementation and funding of this critically important project. In 2013, an I-25 Coalition was formed to help manage and accelerate improvements to the corridor. Six Northern Colorado communities, Weld and Larimer Counties, CDOT, Chambers of Commerce and private businesses have all been collaborating to help bring these improvements to fruition. The I-25 Coalition has grown steadily and is currently made up of 90 representatives from Adams, Larimer and Weld Counties, Berthoud, Broomfield, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Fort Collins, Frederick, Johnstown, Loveland, Mead, Northglenn, Timnath, Thornton and Windsor as well as CDOT, businesses and other interested agencies. Will this project be a Public-Private Partnership? This project will not be a Public-Private Partnership, meaning CDOT will continue to operate and maintain the roadway. FAQ Why is an Express Lane being implemented? This project will add one Express Lane in each direction along I-25 between Johnstown and Fort Collins, in addition to the existing two general purpose lanes in each direction. Express Lanes have proven success in increasing roadway capacity and helping to manage congestion on Colorado highways by adding a lane that provides a new choice to drivers. Motorists can choose to ride the bus, carpool or pay a toll to use the new Express Lanes as an alternative to the free general purpose lanes. Adding an Express Lane optimizes trip reliability for those accessing it. When drivers choose to use the Express Lanes, space frees up in the general purpose lanes and improves speeds for the general purpose lanes, too. The result is a corridor that moves more vehicles and people more efficiently. To use any Colorado Express Lanes, you will need an ExpressToll account and pass to avoid a higher license plate toll. The Switchable HOV Transponder is the only pass that allows you to choose the carpool option and use the lanes for free if the driver has two or more passengers. A traveler may also use the lane without cost via transit providers like Bustang. Motorists can get a pass by visiting expresstoll.com. How much will the toll cost? Express Lanes help to manage traffic congestion and toll rates will vary by time of day to provide reliable travel times. Toll rates are set to provide reliable travel times and are not set to maximize revenue. Toll rates have not yet been set. The toll rates and any rate changes will be approved by CDOT’s High Performance Transportation Enterprise. How will construction impact my daily commute? During the daytime, two lanes of travel will remain open to ensure travel reliability to motorists. Motorists can expect lane closures at nighttime, when travel volumes are lower. Construction at the interchanges may also result in detours and impacts to the driving public. What other projects are taking place in this area? • North I-25 Express Lanes: 120th Ave. to NW Pkwy/E-470 (Summer 2016 – Winter 2018) – This $97.5 million project adds capacity and provides travel choice and reliability by adding one HOV/Express Lane in each direction along this stretch of I-25, along with other operational and safety improvements. • I-25 Crossroads Bridge (Fall 2016 – Summer 2017) – This $22.1 million project will replace the bridges on I- 25 at Crossroads Boulevard and reconstruct I-25 with wider pavement, shoulders, improved roadway grades and roadside safety for approximately one-half mile north and south of Crossroads Boulevard. • I-25 Climbing Lane (Spring 2016 – Spring 2017) – This $10.3 million project adds an additional lane on southbound I-25 near Berthoud. The additional lane is an operational and safety improvement on this section of the interstate, which historically has seen congestion as trucks slow down to get up the three- mile incline known as Berthoud Hill. How can I ask questions and stay informed? The best way to stay informed is to visit the project website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/north-i-25/johnstown-to-fort-collins/johnstown-fort-collins You can also address questions or request a presentation from the project team via email or phone: Email address: northi25expresslanes@gmail.com Phone number: 720-593-1996 As the project nears the beginning of construction, the public will be invited to attend meetings to learn more. FAQ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION—To learn more about the North I-25 Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins project, visit www.codot.gov/projects/north-i-25. To learn more about Express Lanes, visit www.codot.gov/programs/expresslanes. To get a Express Lanes pass, visit www.expresstoll.com. (page 1 of 2) Express Lanes Funded Express Lanes Funding Needed Fort Collins Wellington Loveland Longmont Denver DenverStation Union Station Timnath Mead Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment 5 Segment 6 Segment 7 Segment 8 52 60 60 14 1 128 44 119 402 392 E - 470 36 7 66 56 34 Harmony Rd 120th Ave Erie Pkwy 104th Ave Prospect Rd WCR 38 WCR 34 144th Ave 136th Ave Crossroads Blvd Interstate 25 plays a signi�cant role in the quality of life and economic vitality of a growing northern Colorado. In 2011, CDOT completed an extensive Environmental Impact Study (EIS) that identi�ed needed improvements for providing modern and e�ective multi-modal transportation. �e ‘ultimate con�guration’ was estimated to cost $2.18 billion in 2009 dollars. With limited existing funding, the buildout was estimated to take until 2075. CDOT has an aggressive strategy to reduce implementation costs and shorten the time frame. A phased implementation approach that �rst constructs express lanes from Denver to Fort Collins and then constructs the ultimate con�guration as funding becomes available. Ultimate Conﬁguration • �ree general-purpose lanes and one Express Lane in each direction— US 36 to CO 14 • Reconstructed interchanges, bridges and pavement • Express bus service from Fort Collins to Denver Union Station • Commuter bus service from Greeley to Denver Union Station • Incorporation of intelligent transportation systems • New carpool and transit facilities • Commuter rail service connecting Fort Collins to RTD FasTracks at CO 7 • Widen median for safety and rural character FACT SHEET (page 2 of 2) Segments In progress or completed Cost of projects in progress or completed Funding Needed for Express Lanes (Rural Template) ( 2 + 1 ) Additional Needs for Ultimate &RQÀJXUDWLRQ Funding needed for Ultimate &RQÀJXUDWLRQ ( 3 + 1 ) Total Funding Needed ( 2017 dollars ) R4 Segment 8 Vine Dr bridge replacement $6,600,000 N/A N/A $0 $0 CO 14 to CO 1 Preliminary engineering $7,300,000 $0 Pavement and structure reconstruction $261,500,000 $261,500,000 CO 14 interchange Preliminary engineering $2,000,000 N/A Interchange reconstruction $50,700,000 $50,700,000 CO 392 to CO 14 1 express lane in each direction (CO 402 to CO 14 partial rural template) $306,500,000 $212,600,000 (Segment 8) General purpose lanes (rural template) $150,000,000 $362,600,000 Segment 7 CO 402 to CO 392 $134,000,000 (Segment 7) General purpose lanes (rural template) 1 North I-25 Express Lanes Project Update Mark Jackson, PDT 1-23-2018 ATTACHMENT 4 Purpose • Update Council on current and planned improvements to I-25 in Northern Colorado • Project overview and update from Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) • Recognize regional collaboration leading to accelerated improvements • CDOT Guests: • Scott Rees, CDOT North I-25 Express Lanes Project Director • Rich Christy, CDOT Region 4 Design Engineer 2 General Direction Sought This is an opportunity for Council to learn more about the upcoming construction project and provide feedback and ask questions directly of CDOT Project staff. 3 Background 4 • I-25 Northern Colorado’s key interstate highway linkage • Critical for commuters and movement of goods • Increasing demand plus aging infrastructure • Ultimate improvements for entire NoCo I-25 corridor estimated at $1.8 billion Regional Collaboration 5 • The North I-25 improvements are reality! • Public and Private Collaboration • Alignment of commitment throughout Northern Colorado • Local agencies and private interests committed $55 million • CDOT awarded $15 million in TIGER grant funds North I-25 Express Lanes Project moved forward by 14 years! Fort Collins’ Role 6 • Actively involved in I-25 Corridor Planning & Improvements since 1990’s • Council has invested nearly $16 million to the I-25 Corridor since 2012 • Prospect interchange included in I-25 project; committed $19 million partnership • Continue to be regional partners in completing the Corridor General Direction Sought This is an opportunity for Council to learn more about the upcoming construction project and provide feedback and ask questions directly of CDOT Project staff. 7 North I-25 Express Lanes: Johnstown to Fort Collins ATTACHMENT 5 Northern Colorado experiencing explosive growth, offering: • Thriving economy • Affordable cost of living • One-of-a-kind recreational activities • Award-winning education programs • Small town feel, yet close to Denver’s amenities Project Need Influx of new residents expected • Larimer County—population expected to increase by 52 percent by 2040 • Weld County—population expected to increase by 111 percent by 2040 • CDOT forecasts that this population growth will increase the number of vehicles making daily trips along the I-25 corridor by 60 percent in 2040 Project Need Corridor Vision • Provide user choice through continuous Express Lanes from Denver Union Station to Fort Collins • Downtown Denver to US 36: Complete • US 36 to 120th Avenue: Complete • 120th Avenue to E-470/Northwest Parkway: In progress CDOT and Northern Colorado unite to jumpstart N I-25 expansion by 14 years The Solution 7 OVERALL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE Rehabilitate or Reconstruct General Purpose Lanes Add Express Lanes 1) northbound and 1) southbound (widening to the middle) Construction of inside and outside shoulders in both directions 8 9 10 • Include much-needed safety improvements that will ultimately reduce crashes and fatalities • Decrease travel time and increase trip reliability • Reduce emissions and improve freight efficiency • Employ congestion management and safety technology to improve travel experience • Reconstruct aging and obsolete infrastructure • Improve bicycle, pedestrian and transit connectivity • Economic development — improvements will provide better public access to amenities and help businesses transport goods and services Benefits of the Project Why Express Lanes? • User choice • Ride the bus • Carpool • Pay a toll as an alternative to free general purpose lanes • Trip reliability • Better plan your travel • Usage of Express Lanes frees up space and speeds in general purpose lanes Project Funding • $300+ million, including: • U.S. DOT TIGER grant for $15 million • Widespread community support from northern Colorado totaling more than $25 million and as much as $28 million in additional improvement • Partnerships and federal grants alleviate funding difficulties including CDOT's reduced relative funding from gas tax, and taxpayer resistance to tax increase Project Timeline • Contractor selection: November 2017 • First Notice to Proceed: Early 2018 • Second Notice to Proceed: Spring/Summer 2018 • Construction Completed/Toll Commencement: Late 2021 Construction Phasing and Impacts • During the daytime, two lanes of travel will remain open to ensure travel reliability to motorists • Motorists can expect lane closures at nighttime, when travel volumes are lower • Construction at the interchanges, particularly SH 402 and Prospect Road, will result in detours and impacts to the driving public • What to expect in your area What’s Next? • Set in place funding packages • Next priorities: • Segment 5/CO 66 to CO 56 • Segment 6/C O56 to CO 402 Stay Informed • Visit the CDOT website project page:https://www.codot.gov/projects/north-i- 25/johnstown-to-fort-collins/johnstown-fort-collins • Address questions or request a presentation from the project team via email northi25expresslanes@gmail.com or phone 720-593-1996 • To learn more about Express Lanes, visit www.codot.gov/programs/expresslanes • To get a Express Lanes pass, visit www.expresstoll.com North I-25 Project Director Scott Rees Scott.rees@state.co.us North I-25 Project Director Scott Rees Scott.rees@state.co.us I-25 Corridor Manager Heather Paddock Heather.paddock@state.co.us I-25 Corridor Manager Heather Paddock Heather.paddock@state.co.us QUESTIONS? https://www.codot.gov/projects/north-i-25 $80,200,000 $214,200,000 Crossroads bridge replacement $32,000,000 $0 Preliminary engineering $7,500,000 $0 I-25 & US 34 US 34 & Centerra Parkway interchange $177,000,000 $177,000,000 Segment 6 CO 402 to CO 56 20% preliminary design ultimate con�guration $4,600,000 $233,300,000 General purpose lanes (rural template) $16,300,000 $249,600,000 Segment 5 CO 56 to CO 66 20% preliminary design ultimate con�guration $8,900,000 $389,600,000 General purpose lanes (rural template) $30,000,000 $419,600,000 Segment 4 CO 7 to CO 66 Additional general purpose lanes added prior to EIS $0 $111,500,000 $111,500,000 R 4 s u b t o t a l $375,400,000 $1,081,000,000 $765,700,000 $1,846,700,000 R1 Segment 3 CO 128 to CO 7 CO 128 to E-470 1 express lane each direction E-470 to CO 7 1 express lane each direction $98,000,000 $50,600,000 I-25 & CO 7 Interchange $50,000,000 $185,600,000 CO 128 to E-470 Shoulder widening $85,000,000 Segment 2 US 36 to CO 128 1 express lane each direction, noise walls (reduced template) $72,000,000 $0 Bridge at 88th, full design template $193,200,000 $193,200,000 Segment 1 Union Station to US 36 Express lanes completed previously R 1 s u b t o t a l $170,000,000 $50,600,000 $328,200,000 $378,800,000 T o t a l I - 2 5 $545,400,000 $1,131,600,000 $1,093,900,000 $2,225,500,000 Bus and Rail Initiate Bustang service $2,900,000 $0 Expand bus service $138,000,000 $138,000,000 Build carpool lots in Ft. Lupton and Evans $5,800,000 $0 Preserve rail ROW $169,800,000 $169,800,000 Construct commuter rail $1,037,100,000 $1,037,100,000 T O T A L C o r r i d o r $554,100,000 $1,131,600,000 $2,438,000,000 $3,570,400,000 Note: All Costs in 2017 $ November 2017 I-25 Corridor at a Glance: Denver to Wyoming • Total corridor costs increase $25M per year with in�ation • Tra�c volumes will exceed capacity of 2+1 by 2035 Progress to date �e improvements completed or in process include: • Express lanes from US 36 to E-470 • Carpool lots in Evans and Fort Lupton • Express bus service (Bustang) from Fort Collins to Denver Union Station • Ultimate Con�guration preliminary engineering • Wetland mitigation completed in 2015 • Replacement of the bridges at Crossroads Boulevard • Final design for CO 7 and I-25 interchange • Vine Drive Bridge replacement over I-25 • Express Lanes from CO 402 to CO 14 November 2017 I-25 Corridor at a Glance: Denver to Wyoming FACT SHEET ATTACHMENT 3