Hwy 34 To Estes Park
Highway 34 from Loveland to Estes Park is open. That is really good news. Per CDOT : "Motorists are reminded that the highway is in temporary condition, and although the highway is paved, the l...
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It was a sparkling Colorado day today so took a run up Hwy 34 from Loveland to Estes Park and back. First of all the road is fine and would be no problem for any type of RV. The road construction personnel have done a remarkable job on this Hwy replacement. It is almost unbelievable how quickly they were able to replace up to 70-80% of this highway in such a short period of time.
At times it is difficult to get your immediate surrounding bearings as much has changed regarding previous landmarks. Many are completely gone or relocated. Many of the cottages and homes along the river are condemned and have no property to rebuild on if they could. The river has changed courses and the flood waters have scoured everything in the river bottom including most all of the trees near the river.
Today is the big Christmas Parade in Estes Park and there were throngs of people. Parking places were at a premium and we were there about noon.
Makes me wonder once again why they would allow anyone to rebuild again in such a location.
At times it is difficult to get your immediate surrounding bearings as much has changed regarding previous landmarks. Many are completely gone or relocated. Many of the cottages and homes along the river are condemned and have no property to rebuild on if they could. The river has changed courses and the flood waters have scoured everything in the river bottom including most all of the trees near the river.
Today is the big Christmas Parade in Estes Park and there were throngs of people. Parking places were at a premium and we were there about noon.
Makes me wonder once again why they would allow anyone to rebuild again in such a location.
