Weld County approves temporary closures for County Roads 41 and 4 for intersection improvements and pipeline maintenance

Weld County commissioners approved several temporary road closures and an extension to an ongoing closure to complete intersection improvements and pipeline work.

Public Works asked to extend the temporary closure of County Road 41 between State Highway 52 and County Road 22 (North closure) until Sept. 8 so the department can transition to closing the south side and implement coordinated traffic control. Amy Munshi of Public Works said the decision was based on the history of accidents at the intersection and that opening the north side the same day the south closure is finished would be safer. The board approved the extension on a motion by Commissioner Jason Maxey with Commissioner Kevin Ross seconding.

The board approved a new temporary closure for County Road 41 between State Highway 52 and County Road 8 (the South Lehi closure) to begin Sept. 8 and run through Oct. 31 to finalize intersection improvements; Public Works said the detour is paved and that variable message boards will be used.

Separately, Public Works, presenting on behalf of Public Service Company of Colorado, said maintenance on a 16-inch high-pressure natural gas line began Aug. 22 and required closing County Road 4 between County Roads 17 and 19 through Aug. 28 to permit excavation and safe work. The detour includes paved and gravel sections and dust-control measures as needed. Commissioners approved each closure by voice vote.

Commissioners asked staff to monitor detours and traffic control messaging; no completion dates beyond the stated end dates were changed in the hearing.