The Fremont County Department of Transportation is responsible for the maintenance and construction of those roadway and drainage structure assets sustained through the direct and indirect efforts of Fremont County. We strive to be effective and efficient in the management of the transportation related infrastructure as needed within the public right-of-way of Fremont County maintained roads.
Yearly Project Report for 2012
Conserving Water While Maintaining Roads
There have been concerns by Fremont County residents about the water used for roadway maintenance during such drought conditions.
While we are conserving water as much as possible, it is necessary to apply water to the roads for some of the more critical operations-such as dust suppressant and major blading/grading operations. Water preserves the gravel on the road and holds the road together both during and after blading, as well as keeping the dust down. If water was not used while blading, we would be sending our crews back out to blade the next day-thereby wasting even more manpower and equipment hours. We are not using the water merely as a dust suppressant-which would be wasteful. We are mindful of the issue and are conserving our resources and budget dollars as best we can. Anyone wishing to discuss road issues or concerns may contact FCDOT directly at 275-2047.
ADDA 2011-2012 Design Drafting Contest Winner
The Fremont County Department of Transportation and the Board of County Commissioners recognized Nick Pings, student at Cañon City High School, during the April 24, 2012 meeting, for his placement in the ADDA's national design drafting contest in the open category.
Nick is a drafting student under the direction of Michael Geesaman, who was also in attendance. Nick received the American Design and Drafting Association's Presidents award for his drawing of FRCO 9-112A Bridge.
We are pleased for Nick, as well as proud of his accomplishment. Way to go, Nick!!
Equipment Roadeo
Fremont County Department of Transportation held their 2nd annual Equipment Roadeo on August 2nd, 2012, at the Fremont County Fair.
We had 27 entries with the following counties participating: City of Cañon City Public Works Dept., Fremont County DOT, Pueblo Public Works Dept., Fremont Sanitation District, El Paso County and Summit County.
Champions
The Overall Champion was Bryan Boyer from Pueblo Public Works Department and the Reserve Champion was Mikey Salkield, City of Cañon City Public Works Department.
Curtis Stone, Event Coordinator; Bryan Boyer, Pueblo Public Works and Mikey Salkield, City of Cañon City.
Backhoe Winners
1st Place: Mikey Salkield, City of Cañon City
Public Works Department
2nd Place: Pat Long, Fremont County
Department of Transportation.
(Pictured right: Curtis Stone, Event Coordinator; Pat Long, Fremont County DOT and Mikey Salkield, City of Cañon City)
Loader Winners
1st Place: Bryan Boyer, Pueblo Public Works
Department
2nd Place: Jake Miles, City of Cañon City Public
Works Department
(Pictured left: Curtis Stone, Event Coordinator; Bryan Boyer, Pueblo Public Works and Jake Miles, City of Cañon City)
Grader Winners
1st Place: Roger Gordon, El Paso County
2nd Place: Kelly Bak, Pueblo Public Works
Department
(Pictured right: Kelly Bak, Pueblo Public Works; Curtis Stone, Event Coordinator and Roger Gordon, El Paso County)
Congratulations to all our Winners!
From left to right: Roger Gordon, El Paso County; Curtis Stone, Event Coordinator; Mikey Salkield, City of Cañon City; Pat Long, Fremont County DOT; Bryan Boyer, Pueblo Public Works and Jake Miles, City of Cañon City.
Thanks to our Helpers!
Vicki Konty and Kyrie Ortega helping distribute prizes.
