This Environmental Analysis (EA) was undertaken to investigate mobility and safety improvements along this corridor. Analysis included assessment of both current travel conditions and projections for the year 2030 in order to identify and address both current and future needs.

This EA was conducted in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is the lead agency and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is the applicant. CDOT and FHWA met at the beginning of the project to determine the project termini and establish the purpose and need. FHWA requires completion of this study before initiation of any improvements. Should improvements be warranted, FHWA will make the final decision on the appropriate action to be taken.

Environmental studies for this project have been conducted with close coordination among CDOT, FHWA, Larimer County, the City of Loveland, and other state and federal agencies.