glenwood canyon highway construction

glenwood canyon highway construction Sec. 152. Notwithstanding section 109(b) of title 23 of the United States Code, the Secretary of Transportation is authorized, upon application of the Governor of the State, to approve construction of that section or portions thereof of Interstate Route 70 from a point three miles east of Dotsero, Colorado, westerly to No-Name Interchange, approximately 2.3 miles east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, approximately 17.5 miles in length, to provide, for variations from the number of lanes mid other requirements of said section 109(b) in accordance with geometric and construction standards whether or not in conformance with said section 109(b) which the Secretary determines are necessary for the safety of the traveling public, for the protection of the environment, and for preservation of the scenic and historic values of the Glenwood Canyon. The Secretary shall not approve any project for construction under this section unless he shall first have determined that such variations will not result in creation of safety hazards and that there is no reasonable alternative to such project.