277B34FF3136E5DA87258A840073BFCB Hearing Summary

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BILL SUMMARY For COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date Dec 13, 2023
Location SCR 357

Colorado Department of Transportation - Committee Discussion Only

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Attachment J.pdf

02:04:26 PM

John Lorme, Director
of Maintenance and Operations; Michael Chapman, Winter Operations Program
Manager; and Emily Haddaway, Legislative Liaison, Department of Transportation
(CDOT), presented the Vail Pass Supporting Structures Avalanche Defense
on I-70 FY 2024-25 capital construction request. CDOT's presentation is
included as Attachment J. Mr. Lorme provided opening remarks on the
request, Ms. Haddaway commented on a recent change to the funding arrangement
for the project, and Mr. Chapman provided details on the project. Discussion
ensued regarding moneys that will be dedicated to avalanche mitigation
at other mountain passes, and the connection with the Vail Pass project.
Bo Pogue responded to questions on potential scope change for the
project. Mr. Lorme responded to questions regarding funding streams
for avalanche mitigation infrastructure, and how explosives are handled
for avalanche mitigation. Discussion followed regarding fuel-air
explosions for avalanche mitigation.

Colorado Department of Transportation - Committee Discussion Only

Colorado General Assembly