Weld County commissioners on Wednesday approved a temporary extension of operating hours for AMUSR-1102, a mineral resource development permit associated with a concrete batch plant operated by LG Everest Inc., to support concrete pours on the I-25 North Express Lanes project.

Diane Oggs of the Department of Planning Services told the board that the county received a request on Sept. 2, 2025, from Lynn Schultz with LG Everest to extend batch-plant hours to accommodate scheduled concrete pours for the I-25 North Express Lanes project (HPP 0253-3125997). Oggs said the activity is expected to begin Sept. 15 at 9 p.m., with Sept. 16 as a contingency date, and that a Fort Collins source would serve as a backup if necessary.

Oggs noted the relevant county rule: "Section 23.429 b of the Weld County Code states that all sand and gravel operations shall be conducted during hours of daylight except in the case of public and private emergency or to make necessary repairs to equipment." She said the board may authorize additional hours "upon request." Planning staff recommended approval.

No members of the public testified on the item. Commissioner Lynette Peppler moved to approve the request; Commissioner Scott James seconded. Commissioner (identified in the record as) David offered a brief comment expressing appreciation for LG Everest's practice of requesting permission in advance; the motion passed on a voice vote.

The approval authorizes LG Everest to operate outside normal daylight hours for the specific pour dates indicated in the request; staff said the extension is limited to the activity described and would not change the permit's standard operating restrictions beyond the temporary authorization.