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MEMORANDUM I CIt L 1
Date: January 11, 2013
To: Mayor and City Councilmembers
From: Karen Cumbo, Director, Planning, Development and Transportation
Through: Darin Atteberry, City Manager Q�_N-
RE: Full Road Closure at Prospect and BNSF Tracks in Early 2013 for MAX Construction
The construction for MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system continues to move up and down the
Mason Corridor. The MAX construction project team would like to inform you of a major road
closure happening in early 2013. There will be a full closure at Prospect and Mason (at the
railroad tracks) beginning in early March. Prospect will remain closed for approximately 6-8
weeks to complete necessary utility and road surface work in advance of the guideway
construction. The detailed construction schedule and specific duration of the closure are yet to be
determined.
Options are being discussed to expedite work, to minimize traffic impacts and achieve high
quality work that is done safely and on time. The scope of work is very complex and requires
multiple agencies and contractors to work within a small area at the same time. The construction
schedule will take advantage of simultaneous work by different departments and agencies, and
evening and weekend work when possible. A detailed detour plan is also in production.
A comprehensive public outreach plan will be implemented well in advance of the closure.
MAX construction has necessitated extensive utility work that impacts the traveling public where
road crossings occur. The guideway surface requires new storm water infrastructure to drain
water and snow melt. Two utilities crossings have occurred already at Harmony and Mason and
Horsetooth and Mason.
A mid -project check in with City Council, with a more thorough construction update as well as a
financial update, is scheduled for the April 23 Work Session.