The State of Colorado decided to build U.S. 34 in 1931. Construction came in small sections over the next few years so traffic could still pass through the canyon.
The project on US Highway 34 through the Big Thompson Canyon is almost completed. Last May’s reopening of the canyon marked the end of all long-term closures.
A bridge off of US 34 in Drake, that hovers above the Big Thompson River was dedicated to a man who worked with the Colorado Department of Highways for 32 years.
Loveland Water and Power will perform a planned outage in the Big Thompson Canyon on Thursday, January 11 from 9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. We have all of the details.
Loveland Water and Power will perform a planned outage in the Big Thompson Canyon. The outage will take down the entire canyon from County Road 27 to Waltonia.
The section of US Highway 34 between the Dam Store and Estes Park is closed and will remain closed until late May 2018. We have all of the details for you.
The Colorado Department of Transportation and Kiewit Infrastructure Co. are opening Highway 34 in the Big Thompson Canyon later this week. We have details.
Just prior to the Memorial Day weekend, CDOT plans to open US Highway 34 for everyone to travel. The canyon remains closed to through-traffic until then.