Since 2003, county and city staff have worked with the Colorado Department of Transportation to devise a plan to eliminate some of the traffic conflict points along the busy highway.
Now, six years after discussion began, Montrose is close to action.
 The city of Montrose will be constructing center medians on South Townsend Avenue to reduce traffic hazards created when drivers cross through lanes of traffic. (Joel Blocker / Daily Press) Advertisement |
At the hearing, Jensen said the changes, which include median additions and fewer entry and exit points on South Townsend between Niagara and Racine, will decrease the number of conflict points and traffic congestion while increasing the level of service and traffic flow.
Overall, he said the changes would contribute to the longevity of the highway, which sees 30,000 trips per day on some portions.
The next step is for the city council and county commissioners to consider adopting the plan at separate meetings sometime in the near future.
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