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Councilman reports progress on Highway 85 cleanup; CDOT cooperation and state lawmakers helped
Summary
Council member provided an update on weed, pothole and median maintenance along Highway 85, saying the city filed more than 20 work orders with CDOT, secured some contractor work and thanked state lawmakers for assistance.
Council member Rick reported July 22 on an effort to improve maintenance and safety along Highway 85 between Willow Springs and Main Street following public complaints about weeds, potholes and untrimmed medians. He said staff filed more than 20 work orders with CDOT and that crews have since repaired potholes, filled long cracks and trimmed weeds in medians.
Rick said the city sought help from State Sen. Mark Snyder and Rep. Mary Bradfield to coordinate with CDOT and that a private contractor completed substantial median and right‑of‑way mowing. He said the work improved the corridor but acknowledged remaining areas still need attention.
Why it matters: the stretches mentioned are visible community gateways and bear heavy commuter and truck traffic; improved maintenance addresses safety and curb appeal. Rick asked residents to continue to report problems to CDOT’s online reporting tool and thanked staff and the state offices for assistance.
Next steps: the council member said work orders will continue and the city will press CDOT for further fixes; staff will monitor remaining potholes and scheduling.
