The skewed intersection at CO 119 and Hover Street in Longmont accommodates more of the traveling public than any of the other intersections along the CO 119 corridor between Longmont and Boulder. This intersection has long been known for its precarious, hairpin-like turn movements, poor transit and pedestrian and bicycle access.
Many commuters from rural counties north and east of the City of Longmont drive through this intersection to access jobs further south and west in the corridor, near the City of Boulder. By 2040, almost one-third of the traffic traveling through this intersection will be coming from or heading back to areas outside of Boulder County.
The intersection of CO 119 (also known as Ken Pratt Boulevard within Longmont) and Hover Street is a major intersection for the region and plays a vital role in the connectivity between urban and rural areas along Colorado’s Front Range – an area bounded by a western mountain range and home to approximately 85% of Colorado’s population. The intersection is an integral connection between Weld, Larimer and Boulder counties that provides access to jobs, education and medical/health care opportunities in the Corridor area.
This project will ensure safe and efficient mobility for people and goods traveling by vehicle, transit, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters and on foot, which are critical to the continued prosperity and sustainability of the region.
The map, at left, shows the relative traffic volume between the rural areas of Larimer, Weld and Boulder counties heading along the Corridor toward Longmont and Boulder.
The CO 119 and Hover Street intersection project is a grade separation of one direction of travel to facilitate safer, more efficient travel for the traveling public and the movement of freight between areas in rural Weld and Larimer Counties to job centers and critical destinations in central Boulder County. The intersection of CO 119 (also known as Ken Pratt Boulevard within Longmont) and Hover Street is a major intersection for the region and plays a vital role in the connectivity between urban and rural areas on the Front Range.
This area currently has a disproportionate number of crashes based on the average daily traffic (ADT), the majority of which are rear end crashes. In addition, this intersection exhibits high levels of congestion and delay. To improve these conditions and mitigate these challenges, three critical changes will be integrated into the intersection design:
Explore relevant documents, studies and maps in support of the project.
RAISE Grant Application
RAISE Grant Letters of Support
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For more information on this proposed project please contact phil.greenwald@longmontcolorado.gov.
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