Barriers narrow bridge; could remain until 2015

The Jersey-type protecton barriers which have been placed on the Highway 26 entry bridge at the north end of Colfax are expected to be in place until 2015, Carl Thompson, interum city manager, reported to the city council Monday night. Thompson said he met with state DOT officials who told him they don’t anticipate funding to make repairs until 2015.

Al Gilson, communications manager for the DOT Eastern Region, said the barriers are about 24 inches wide.

He said the width of the two lanes was 26 feet curb to curb and are now narrowed to 23.5 feet, the northbound lane remains 13 feet and the so...