Central I70 project

Central I70 project

Continuing with our focus on major infrastructural projects in the Middle States, the Central 70 project is considered to be the largest infrastructure development project in the Colorado Department of Transportation’s history. The project’s main objective is to reconstruct a 10-mile stretch of I-70, add a new express lane in each direction and construct a 4-acre park in a portion of the lowered interstate. Finached through a public-private partnership, the project would cost $1.2 billion in value. The CDOT would be working with Kiewit and Meridiam, for this project.

“The need for this project results from the following issues:

·      Increased transportation demand

·      Limited transportation capacity

·      Safety concerns

·      Transportation infrastructure deficiencies” (Denvergov)

At present, the project has attracted controversy regarding changes to laws which reduce the required air quality standards for the project. This project is linked to the I70 Mountain Corridor Project, which was discussed in this blog in February this year.

A picture of the existing highway (Image Credits: Denver.Local CBS)