Weld County approves extension of temporary closure on County Road 72 after contractor reports poor subsoils

The Weld County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 20 approved an extension to the temporary closure of County Road 72 between County Roads 33 and 35 after county staff said the contractor encountered poor subsoils that delayed work.

Amy Mechee of Public Works said, "The contractor for public works is, requesting to extend the original closure date of August 22 through September 12. The reason for this is when they started the sub grade work and compaction, because of poor subsoils, they had to bring in additional materials as well as additional equipment in order to complete the construction tasks. They also, needed to make some additional accommodations to some of the property owners in that area." Mechee identified the subsoil conditions and property-owner accommodations as the cause of delays.

Commissioner Jason Maxey moved to approve the extension; Commissioner Scott James seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote with all commissioners voting in favor.

The staff presentation did not specify the new closure end date or a revised project schedule in the meeting record. The board did not add conditions or request a timeline during the brief discussion; staff were authorized to proceed with the extension request as presented.