Shannon & Wilson’s State-of-the-Art Monitoring System Prevents Flooding on Colorado’s US 36
Shannon & Wilson’s State-of-the-Art Monitoring System Prevents Flooding on Colorado’s US 36
2 PagesRESTORING ROAD SAFETY AFTER A THOUSAND-YEAR FLOOD In early September 2013, historic rainfall and flooding created widespread damage in parts of Colorado. This 1,000-year weather event caused USD 2 billion in property loss and extensive damage to local and state infrastructure, including many roads and bridges. One of those affected was US Highway 36, a key artery for tourists, trucks, and locals. One of the state’s busiest highways, it runs from Estes Park, Colorado, near the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, to the city of Boulder and east toward the Kansas border. The damage closed US 36 for two months, resulting in very long detours for motorists.
