Update: Kiowa / Cree Bridge
Good News! The contractors delivered equipment to Pinewood Springs last night. They will begin work sometime next week. Dan asks that every please stop parking their cars at the Kiowa bridge site. They will need this area to be clear so they can start working. Please share this message with anyone you see trying to park in that area. We don’t want to slow down progress!
Read MoreWater System Repair Update
The Duel Filtration System at the Treatment plant is up and running. Unfortunately, one of the two units was damaged in the flood. Due to this limiting factor Carl is only able to make approximately 15,000 gallons of water per day. Our normal production is almost twice that much daily. The Board asks that you be very careful with your water usage until the second unit is repaired or replaced. If usage continues to exceed production, hauling will be our only option. We’re not sure the heavy trucks would be allowed over the damaged roads. Also, remember that NO outside use of treated water is allowed. Sorry for the not so good news. ~Gabi
Read MoreNew Pinewood Resident Access Policy: Highway 36
UPDATE: NEW ACCESS TIMES BEGINNING OCTOBER 20TH: Estes to Pinewood Springs access times are working well but there has been significant impact on work progress having so many access times between Pinewood Springs and Lyons. Now there will only be one access time per day at NOON going from Pinewood Springs to Lyons. CDOT is implementing a new access plan for residents of Pinewood Springs, Big Elk Meadows and residents on and above Longmont Dam Road.. There will be daytime access windows where residents (with access passes and proof of residency) will be able to travel to and from Pinewood during the day. RESIDENT ONLY ACCESS ESTES PARK TO PINEWOOD SPRINGS (Both directions): Before 7:00 AM (unlimited access for residents only) 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 5:00...
Read MoreNotice: Seneca Bridge Access Restriction
“Due to damage to the Seneca Road Bridge by the flood waters, Larimer County has rated that bridge at 5 tons maximum load. This limits access across the bridge to only smaller emergency vehicles and reduces our firefighting capability significantly in the affected areas of Pinewood Springs. Medical response capability should not be affected. We are working with the County to determine timing to reestablish full access across that bridge from temporary or permanent repairs.” Andrew Lucas Assistant Chief, Pinewood Springs FPD – Commander/Coordinator, Saint Vrain Rapid Intervention Team
Read MoreHighway 36 Repairs: New CDOT Website and Hotline
CDOT has launched a new website to help answer our ongoing questions about access to the Pinewood Springs area. Additionally, you may now call a CDOT hotline that will be staffed with people who can answer questions and log concerns. CDOT HOTLINE: 970-591-0001 CDOT EMAIL: US36FloodRepairs@PublicInfoTeam.com CDOT WEBSITE Repairs Underway Construction is underway between mile post (MP) 4 near Estes Park and MP 19 near Lyons. Altogether, crews will be working at 18 different sites throughout the length of the construction zone, but not in sequential order of location. Crews work from sunrise to sunset, seven days a week, and are finishing the removal of debris from the construction zone, including trees, rocks, personal vehicles, and other materials. In additional...
Read MoreVendor and Utility Company Access to Pinewood Springs
There has been a coordinated effort between CDOT, the National Guard and essential utility companies to provide some services to Pinewood during the road rebuilding of highway 36. Last week, we were able to get Waste Management and One Way Disposal permission to enter the area and remove trash from the neighborhood. Propane companies were also allowed in to refuel tanks before winter weather makes this more challenging. The Guard and CDOT have indicated they view these vendors as essential to the community and will continue to try and give them access. The key word is “try.” Right now, the highway is completely closed during construction hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.) We can’t predict what will be happening with construction on any given...
Read MoreCenturyLink Update: Phones Restored Soon
It looks like Pinewood Springs will be able to communicate with the world again. Construction on the new feeder lines for the area is almost complete. I wonder how many us will be startled to hear a phone ring again? For updates on the service click the link below: http://www.centurylink.com/help/announcements/2013coloradoflood/CO-Flood-Report.pdf
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