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4./14 <br /> O J 47 0 <br /> r17- ED <br /> LET:ER OF OBJECTION M2017-049 L{ <br /> d NOV 21TAT <br /> 1/D� I November 15th 2017 <br /> DIVIS'pN O���DIQAj <br /> A nn MINING AND SAFETY <br /> Ms Amy Eschberger U Y 1 <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> Dear Ms. Eschberger : <br /> I am writing this letter to express my strong opposition to the new application (M2017-049) <br /> submitted by Transit Mix regarding the Hitch Rack Ranch Quarry. I am not as concerned as <br /> others could be about the loss of home values or water problems, what I am most concerned <br /> about is the risk that we as commuters are exposed daily. <br /> Highway 115 is not prepared for the traffic that already holds. We only have one traffic lane <br /> each way and some passing lanes but no median or guardrail between the two directions of the <br /> highway (just a painted line). We have had several serious and fatal accidents in the area. The <br /> last one we had was about a month ago when one of these quarry trucks lost control and <br /> crossed to the other side of the road killing someone. This happened in good road conditions. <br /> In icy conditions since there is only one lane,when a careful driver, as me,wants to go at the <br /> right speed for the road condition, not only these trucks but other vehicles tailgate me trying to <br /> force me to speed up. If someone hits an icy patch the vehicle will slide into incoming traffic <br /> right away since there is no containment. I have seen this happening. <br /> More of these big trucks on the road on a daily base will only increase the problems we have <br /> already. If I could use another route to go to work I would, mostly when it is icy. <br /> The State is worried about expanding 1-25 but they should also be worried about expanding <br /> Hwy 115 to make it safer, and this should be done before allowing 100 or more trucks per day <br /> on the road. I am not trying to be disrespectful but I have seen better highways than this one in <br /> third world countries. <br /> Maybe since Transit Mix is so desperate to get its application approved, it could help the State <br /> to pay for some of the expenses to expand this highway. <br /> Thank you for your attention to this letter. <br /> Don ` <br /> 1�N Kathy L Colo rings 80926 <br /> Phone : 719-325-9368 <br /> e-mail : boring108@yahoo.com <br />