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Colorado Public Utilities Commission Approves Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority's Grade Separated Crossing Project

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The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has issued an interim decision deeming the Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority's (Aerotropolis) application for a new grade-separated highway-rail crossing complete and approving its preliminary plans. The project, aimed at providing access for new development in the area and improving connectivity, will divert future traffic from using the existing Powhatan Road crossing. Aerotropolis has proposed a three-span structure with a minimum vertical clearance of 23'-6" and a minimum horizontal clearance of over 20'-0". The estimated initial cost of the structure is $9,126,000, with Aerotropolis paying for the cost of the project.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Commission deems the Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority's application for a new grade-separated highway-rail crossing complete within the meaning of SS 40-6-109.5, C.R.S.
  • The proposed structure has a minimum vertical clearance of 23'-6" and a minimum horizontal clearance of over 20'-0".
  • The estimated initial cost of the structure is $9,126,000, with Aerotropolis paying for the cost of the project.
  • The project proposes to provide access for new development in the area and improve connectivity by diverting future traffic from using the existing Powhatan Road crossing.
  • Aerotropolis estimates that the project will provide solutions to connectivity issues throughout the area.
  • The Commission has retained jurisdiction to enter further decisions as necessary.
  • The final plans for the project are to be filed with the Commission by December 1, 2022.
  • The Aerotropolis Regional Transportation Authority has waived the time limits specified in SS 40-6-109.5, C.R.S. for the project.

Statistics:

  • Estimated initial cost of the structure: $9,126,000
  • Minimum vertical clearance of the proposed structure: 23'-6"
  • Minimum horizontal clearance of the proposed structure: over 20'-0"
  • Total length of the proposed structure: 398'-0"
  • Number of spans in the proposed structure: three
  • Number of lanes proposed in each direction: three
  • Number of sidewalks proposed in each direction: two
  • Number of bridge rails on each side of the structure: two
  • Date by which final plans are to be filed with the Commission: December 1, 2022
  • Date on which the Commission deems the application complete: July 27, 2022

Sources:

  • Colorado Public Utilities Commission. (2022). Decision No. C22-0436-I. Proceedings No. 22A-0253R.
  • C.R.S. (2022). SS 40-4-106(2)(a) and (3)(a).
  • C.R.S. (2022). SS 40-6-109.5.

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