Colorado’s congressional delegation pulled off a major victory when they convinced their colleagues to approve a $1 billion continuing resolution to complete Colorado’s disaster relief funding. Of this, $252 million will complete the redesign of US 34 through the Big Thompson Canyon and other flood recovery projects. CDOT Director Shailen Bhatt noted that the federal gas tax revenue formula normally provides roughly $500 million per year to Colorado, illustrating the significance of this accomplishment.
Region: Bipartisan Effort Results in More Transportation Funding
