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Avoid East Valmont like the plague
Sep 19th
Valmont Road reconstruction underway
Daytime closures start Sept. 28
Boulder County, Colo. – The Boulder County Transportation Department has begun the reconstruction of Valmont Road between 75th and 95th streets.
Construction and significant delays are expected to last through mid-November. Cyclists and motorists are encouraged to use detours to avoid delays.
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 28, Valmont Road will be closed between 75th and 95th streets to all vehicles, including bicycles, on weekdays only (Monday-Friday) from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The daytime closures will be in effect until Nov. 8.
Accommodations have been made to allow passage of emergency vehicles and school buses along with local traffic and delivery vehicles to homes within the work zone.
All vehicles should expect variable pavement conditions, significant construction activity and potential delays along Valmont Road for the duration of the project.
“Valmont Road is one of the gateway corridors within the county,” construction supervisor Joe Bath said. “This project will be a major improvement to the road and will enhance safety for all forms of traffic.”
The Valmont Shoulders and Roadway Reconstruction project includes the complete removal and replacement of the existing asphalt pavement along with the addition of paved shoulders to each edge of the road.
The City of Boulder’s trail connection to the Teller Lake trailhead will also be reconstructed and the trail crossing of Valmont Road improved. The Teller Lake trail and trailhead will be closed sometime in early October to accommodate that portion of the project work.
Schedules are subject to change. Message boards are located in the area to alert residents of any construction schedule changes and additional information is available at www.BoulderCounty.org/Transportation. Contact Tim Swope at tswope@bouldercounty.org to be added to the notification email list.
Parking enforcement to be increased at Hessie Trailhead
Aug 25th
Boulder County, Colo. – The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and Transportation Department will be enforcing parking restrictions beginning this weekend at the Hessie Trailhead on Fourth of July Road (County Road 111) west of the town of Eldora.
Weekend congestion near the trailhead and along the road has resulted in gridlock and created unsafe conditions for residents and visitors. As a result of the number of vehicles and people attempting to navigate through the area, it would be impossible for an emergency vehicle to get from Eldora to the trailhead in a timely manner.
Watch video of traffic congestion.
“This is major safety issue that needs to be addressed right away,” Boulder County Transportation Director George Gerstle said. “There is very limited parking and it is important to keep the road clear so people can recreate safely and access is maintained for emergency responders.”
Parking is also discouraged in the town of Eldora. Visitors are encouraged to carpool or visit other locations during the remaining busy summer weekends.
Boulder police investigate third armed robbery
Aug 17th
A woman returning home a little after 11 p.m. last night told police that she had been robbed at gunpoint as she was gathering items out of her car in a parking garage at 2301 Pearl Street.
This is the third armed robbery involving a similar suspect description in Boulder since Aug. 11, and police are reminding residents to be alert to their surroundings. Police are also asking people to call 9-1-1 if they see anything suspicious. Extra patrols will be on duty over the next several days, especially in the Boulder Creek Bike Path area.
Last night’s armed robbery occurred in the parking garage of the apartment complex at 2301 Pearl. When the 40-year-old victim arrived at the garage, she noticed a Hispanic male riding a bike through the parking garage. As she was collecting her purse and other items from her trunk, she saw him circle back around.
As she continued up the stairs, the suspect pointed a handgun at her. He asked her what she was carrying, and she asked him not to hurt her. She gave the suspect her purse and most of her packages. The victim told police the suspect lifted the hem of her dress to view her underwear, and that he grabbed her wrist and placed her hand on his groin. At that time, she says someone else in the garage made a noise which startled the suspect, and he fled on foot. She was not hurt.
The victim notified a friend, who called police.
The victim described the suspect as:
· Hispanic male with a round face
· In his 20s
· About 5’6” tall
· Short, “spiky” hair
· Wearing blue jeans
· Riding a red beach-cruiser style bicycle
Police are investigating a similar armed robbery that took place around 4 p.m. Monday in the 500 block of Canyon, along the Boulder Creek Bike Path. Three women were robbed of their purses at gunpoint by a Hispanic male, who fled eastbound on the path on a silver bike.
Detectives are also working in cooperation with the University of Colorado Police Department. On Aug. 11, a Hispanic suspect armed with a handgun robbed a female student on campus. The victim was not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Boulder Police Department’s Tip Line at 303-441-1974. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
