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CDOT details I‑25/State Highway 14 (Mulberry) interchange plans; floodplain, pedestrian safety highlighted
Summary
Colorado Department of Transportation staff updated Larimer County commissioners on design work for the I‑25/State Highway 14 interchange at Mulberry, emphasizing pedestrian/bicycle safety, aging bridges, coordination with Fort Collins and potential floodplain actions that could require removal of some structures to reduce flood risk.
CDOT and consultant staff on Jan. 27, 2025, briefed the Larimer County Board of County Commissioners on ongoing design work for improvements to the I‑25 and State Highway 14 interchange at Mulberry, including safety upgrades, bridge work and options to address a nearby floodplain that the agency said could reduce long‑term costs.
The discussion centered on addressing pedestrian and bicycle safety, infrastructure reliability and regional connectivity while coordinating with Fort Collins and other local partners. Gina Fox, CDOT resident engineer, said, "since 2023 and 2024 we've had 7 pedestrians or bicycles hit out here," noting the number of recent strikes as a central safety concern.
Why it matters: the interchange is a regional node connecting eastern development, commuter flows into Fort Collins and access to potential future destinations such as the Glade Reservoir. CDOT staff said the project grew out of the North I‑25 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and was placed on CDOT's 10‑year plan; the Transportation Commission approved funding that…
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