277B34FF3136E5DA87258A840073BFCB Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONJOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEDate Dec 13, 2023 Location SCR 357 Colorado Department of Transportation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/3091926BB82D...$File/Attachment J.pdf?OpenElement Attachment J.pdf 02:04:26 PM John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations; Michael Chapman, Winter Operations Program Manager; and Emily Haddaway, Legislative Liaison, Department of Transportation (CDOT), presented the Vail Pass Supporting Structures Avalanche Defense on I-70 FY 2024-25 capital construction request. CDOT's presentation is included as Attachment J. Mr. Lorme provided opening remarks on the request, Ms. Haddaway commented on a recent change to the funding arrangement for the project, and Mr. Chapman provided details on the project. Discussion ensued regarding moneys that will be dedicated to avalanche mitigation at other mountain passes, and the connection with the Vail Pass project. Bo Pogue responded to questions on potential scope change for the project. Mr. Lorme responded to questions regarding funding streams for avalanche mitigation infrastructure, and how explosives are handled for avalanche mitigation. Discussion followed regarding fuel-air explosions for avalanche mitigation.
