CDOT hosts community open house to share results of traffic and safety study on US 285 and CO 9 south of Fairplay

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May 14, 2025 - Southeastern Colorado - Event will take place on Wednesday, May 21

Park County — The Colorado Department of Transportation invites community members and business owners to learn more about the results of a US 285 and CO 9 Traffic and Safety Study. The study focuses on improving access, safety and mobility. With traffic projected to increase, the study emphasizes efficient traffic flow, enhanced accessibility, community collaboration, sustainability and safety improvements, while supporting the future goals of Park County and the Town of Fairplay.

The open house will provide stakeholders with information about the study and proposed safety improvements to US 285 and CO 9 south of Fairplay. CDOT team members will be available to answer questions.

Open house details:

Date: Wednesday, May 21
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Fairplay Visitor Center, 501 Main St., Fairplay, CO 80440

Map of US 285 near Fairplay Study Corridor.jpg
Map of US Highway 285 near Fairplay indicating the Study Corridor for the US 285 and CO 9 Safety Improvements Project. US 285 is marked from mile point 181 to 183 and CO 9 from mile point 62.7 to 63.7.

A map of Safety Improvements Project Study Corridor access points in the US 285 and CO 9 near Fairplay.
A map of US Highway 285 and Colorado Highway 9 near Fairplay identifying access points in the US 285 and CO 9 Safety Improvements Project Study Corridor. Access points on US 285 at County Road 18, CO Highway 9, County Road 66, County Road 661, Platte Drive and three access points just north of Platte Drive.

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