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Town of Firestone, Weld County Complete Road Improvements Near Mead High School

In an effort to improve roadway safety and maintenance efficiency, the Town of Firestone and Weld County partnered to complete road improvements to Zinnia Avenue and Weld County Road 7 near Mead High School. In addition to the widening of the roadway, it was resurfaced with asphalt pavement for the 1-mile section, of which a half-mile is in Firestone and a half-mile in Weld County.

Improvements to the road began in May at the conclusion of the school year, with construction completed on Aug. 15 in time for school to begin. Final reseeding will be completed in October.

Mead High School Principal Jim Sundberg said the improvements have completely changed the dynamics of gaining access to the school from Colo. Highway 119. Prior to the improvements, the road was a dangerous route that turned into a muddy mess with any moisture.

“It is a much safer situation for anyone coming to Mead High School,” Sundberg said. “The improvements also gave another access to the school, particularly for residents coming from Firestone.”

Town of Firestone Engineer David Lindsay said, “With the addition of seniors at Mead High School this year, this roadway will see more traffic. The Firestone Board of Trustees and the Weld County Commissioners recognized how important it was to complete these improvements, even in these budgeting times.”

New speed limits have been posted throughout the improvement area with strict enforcement planned. The public it reminded to pay special attention to the new limits.

The total cost of the project was approximately $630,000.

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